Project Manager Jobs in Mississippi

A Project Manager in the technology industry is responsible for managing and overseeing technology-related projects from concept to completion. They plan and define project scopes, develop schedules, coordinate teams, manage budgets, and ensure that projects are completed within time and budget. They also coordinate with various stakeholders, assess risks, and make strategic decisions to ensure the successful delivery of projects. A Project Manager often serves as the liaison between the technology team and the business, ensuring a seamless alignment of objectives and delivery.

Essential skills for a Project Manager include strong communication and negotiation skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a thorough understanding of the technology industry. They should also have superior project management and organizational skills, and be able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously. Certifications like the Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or PRINCE2 can boost a Project Manager's credibility and competence. Prior to becoming a Project Manager, an individual could hold roles such as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or a Team Lead in a technical team.

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Project Manager

  • Madison, MS
  • 3 hours ago
  • Madison, MS
  • 3 hours ago

GovEase is seeking an experienced Project Manager responsible for planning, organizing, and successfully completing projects within defined scope, budget, and timeline, ensuring all deliverables are...

Information Technology Manager I

  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 hours ago

See for information regarding this classifications Manages the IT business across multiple IT job families with a small number of IT resources (typically fewer than 7 employees). The IT functions...

Scrum Master

  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 days ago

Eliassen Group Scrum Master in Jackson , Mississippi Scrum Master Anywhere Type: Contract Category: Scrum Master Industry: Communications Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -...49 Date...

Technical Product Owner (GenAI)

  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago

Eliassen Group Technical Product Owner (GenAI) in Jackson , Mississippi Technical Product Owner (GenAI) Anywhere Type: Contract Category: Product Management Industry: Technology Workplace Type:...

Technical Team Lead for Enterprise/Cross Centers

  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 4 days ago

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Systems...

IT Project Manager

  • MS
  • 7 days ago
  • MS
  • 7 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Mid-level IT Project Manager to join our team in the Stennis, MS....

Manager-IT Project Management-DIS-Core

  • Jackson, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 8 days ago

Lead and mentor a team of IT project managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning....

Product Owner

  • Jackson, MS
  • 9 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 9 days ago

Evolent Product Owner in Jackson , Mississippi Your Future Evolves Here Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health...

Sr. Analyst, Scrum Master

  • Jackson, MS
  • 9 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 9 days ago

CVS Health Sr. Analyst, Scrum Master in Jackson , Mississippi Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of...

Senior Application Project Manager

  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 days ago

Our client is looking for a senior Project Manager to work within their application development area to help various enterprise product teams....

Remote Work

Field Project Manager - (New Gen)

  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • 10 days ago

Serves as a departmental SME and mentors other Project Managers, Sr. Project Managers and team members in the project team and Capital Projects organization....

Field Project Manager - (New Gen)

  • MS
  • 10 days ago
  • MS
  • 10 days ago

Serves as a departmental SME and mentors other Project Managers, Sr. Project Managers and team members in the project team and Capital Projects organization....

IT Tech Project Mgr

  • Jackson, MS
  • 11 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 11 days ago

ADDITIONAL LEVELS WITHIN JOB FAMILY (IF APPLICABLE): IT Project Manager I This is an entry-level professional role....

Remote Work

Cloud and Platform Monitoring Project Manager to join our team in Stennis, MS....

GEICO is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with a passion for working on complex Finance Technology programs across multiple departments and teams....

Remote Work

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Project Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Project Manager Jobs in Mississippi

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Highest Education Level

Project Managers in Mississippi offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.1%
Master's Degree
35.5%
Associate's Degree
6.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
High School or GED
2.4%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Project Managers in Mississippi
2-4 years
38.1%
4-6 years
28.6%
1-2 years
14.3%
8-10 years
9.5%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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