Information Technology Jobs in Red Oak, GA

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• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About Scheller College of Business

Established over a century ago, the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business is a leader in education, research, and inclusive innovation with the goal of advancing business and improving the human condition. Strategically positioned at the intersection of business and technology, Scheller is committed to cultivating ethical leaders who create value for business and society.

The College is located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta's Technology Square, an area with the highest density of startups, corporate innovators, and academic researchers in the southeastern U.S. Through top-ranked career services and an expansive alumni network, Scheller connects students to the world's most innovative companies not just in Atlanta, but around the world.

The College offers AACSB-accredited bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in business, along with Graduate Certificate and Executive Education programs. The College manages its broad portfolio and research under eight academic areas: Accounting, Finance, Information Technology Management, Law and Ethics, Marketing, Operating Management, Organizational Behavior, and Strategy and Innovation.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

The Scheller College of Business at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking experienced candidates to fill a vacancy at the rank of Non-Tenure Track Lecturer of Information Technology Management (ITM), starting in fall 2026. The primary duties will be to teach and provide service to the College, the Institute, and the profession.

Educational Requirements
Master's Degree

Required Experience
Teaching/Service

A master's in business administration or similar discipline is required.

A Ph.D. in Information Technology Management or related discipline.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching.

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About Scheller College of Business

The Scheller College of Business' Full-time MBA Program is ranked #9 among public universities by Bloomberg BusinessWeek (2021) and U.S. News & World Report (2023). Georgia Tech is one of the nation's leading research universities and consistently ranks among the top public universities in the country. Atlanta is the 9th largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and serves as a cultural and economic hub for the region.

The Scheller College of Business at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks applications for a research-focused Postdoctoral Fellow in Information Technology Management (ITM). The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed for up to two years, depending on satisfactory performance. The postdoc can begin as soon as January 2026 or as late as August 2026 we are happy to accommodate the timeline that works best for the selected candidate.

The role involves close collaboration with the ITM area faculty on mutually selected research projects. Two preferred areas of focus for our group are:

Studying the application of LLMs in online multisided platforms, such as the design and optimization of LLM-powered advertising mechanisms, and strategic interaction between platform participants. We are particularly interested in how LLMs influence user engagement, attention allocation, and economic outcomes on digital platforms, including auction-based advertising markets and dynamic information environments.

Developing economic frameworks for data valuation and privacy in business applications, including topics such as federated learning, copyright-preserving generative models, data marketplace pricing, and incentive-compatible privacy mechanisms. This line of research aims to connect information economics, machine learning algorithms, and market design, to address practical concerns in decentralized data governance, trustworthy machine learning, and platform strategy.

Responsibilities for this position include :

• Work on high-impact research projects, from conceptualization, data collection, and data analysis to manuscript preparation and publication.
• Teach one 3-credit course each year.
• Perform related services based on the needs of the ITM area

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in information systems, economics, management science, computer science, statistics, operations, or other related quantitative and/or social science domains
• The degree must completed by the position start date. For example, ABD (All but dissertation) candidates must have successfully defended their dissertation no later than July 1, 2026 for an August 1, 2026 start date.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.

• Knowledge in machine learning, generative models and LLM.
• Knowledge in data privacy technologies, including but not limited to federated learning, differential privacy, copyright preserving technologies in generative models.
• Knowledge in microeconomic theory, including but not limited to mechanism design, auction theory, game theory
• Prior teaching experience

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter (please discuss research themes or topics that you'd like to pursue and any relevant research or industry experience)
• Your CV
• Names and contact information of three references as a single pdf file, and
• One published or working paper.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, please submit your application no later than 2

The selection process for the chosen candidates will include passing a pre-employment background screening, submission of transcripts, as well as other pre-employment documents once top candidates have been identified.

Questions can be sent to addressing Professor Mingxi Zhu or Professor Lizhen Xu

We welcome candidates with strong skills in areas including, but not limited to, analytical modeling; economic theory (such as game theory, mechanism design, and information design); and machine learning (including algorithm design, analysis, and generative models such as large language models). While a background in information systems is preferred, we also encourage applicants from related fields such as economics, computer science, operations research, and statistics. We are particularly interested in scholars who can integrate economic theory with computational approaches to address key challenges at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital markets, and information technologies.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening

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The IT Project Coordinator will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing cross-functional IT projects to support our client's business goals. The role requires strong collaboration, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on meeting project timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the activities between all the teams that need to make changes
• Will be mostly normal hours; may require some flexible time for updates, when necessary, after hours
• Oversee and develop a project task list (tracker), risk/issue/action, project contacts and a full-scale project plan as required within our client's United States Inc.’s approved applications and systems
• Assemble and coordinate project resources both internally, externally, and with 3rd parties
• Manage project budget, resource allocation, project plan, project trackers and project timelines as required
• Communicate expectations to stakeholders and team, gaining acceptance and accomplishing customer business objectives
• Work with the Resource Management Group to explore ways to drive efficiencies on third party project delivery

Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in Project Coordination
• Strong VAR (value added reseller) experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
• Excellent customer interfacing skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven experience in effective meeting facilitation

About the Role

We are looking for an IT Project Manager to support an Online Merchandising Solutions team, owning delivery for a core merchandising tool, along with a small set of supporting tools. This role requires a hands‑on, strategic PM who can manage complex initiatives, coordinate across technical and business stakeholders, and drive execution for AI and flowpath redesign efforts. You will develop effective plans to control project scope, schedule, and cost, ensuring adherence to the project plan. The assignment tasks will include creating and coordinating documentation to manage and communicate changes to the project baseline, as well as maintaining detailed logs of all submitted changes and their status.

Key Responsibilities:

Own end‑to‑end project delivery for main tool

Develop an effective plan for controlling project scope, schedule, and cost, and monitor project execution to ensure adherence to the plan

Lead initiatives focused on AI redesign and flowpath optimization

Manage and coordinate work across additional development resources

Act as the primary point of contact for the key stakeholder group

Prepare written status reports, scorecards, and presenting project reviews to senior leadership

Track timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables using Jira

Ensure alignment across stakeholders and drive projects to completion

Required Qualifications

3-5+ years in IT Project Management

Experience in cloud-based migrations

Jira

Retail or IT‑retail experience

Nice to have

Cloud/technical background

UI exposure

GBQ

GitHub

AG grid

Executive Assistant Position Summary

The Executive Assistant to the Global Technology Executive provides high-level administrative, operational, and strategic support to enable the effectiveness of the global technology organization. This role goes beyond traditional executive assistance, serving as a trusted partner to the Executive with direct responsibility for project portfolio coordination, technology procurement leadership, and cross-functional communication.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, exercises exceptional judgment and confidentiality, and possesses advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint, to support executive decision-making and enterprise-wide initiatives.

Executive Assistant Key Responsibilities

• Executive & Strategic Support
• Provide proactive, high-level administrative support to the Executive, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and preparation of executive materials
• Anticipate needs, prioritize competing demands, and act with urgency in a fast-paced, global environment
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Serve as a trusted liaison between the organization and internal/external stakeholders
• Establish disciplined, proactive calendar management, optimizing the Global Executive’s time through strategic prioritization, preparation, and conflict resolution across multiple time zones

Project Portfolio Support

• Support the Global Technology Project Portfolio by tracking initiatives, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables
• Maintain and manage portfolio dashboards, reports, and executive summaries using Excel and PowerPoint
• Coordinate portfolio reviews, governance meetings, and leadership updates
• Partner with project managers and technology leaders to ensure timely, accurate reporting and follow-through

Procurement Coordination Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of coordination for technology procurement activities on behalf of the organization
• Manage purchase requests, vendor onboarding, renewals, and contract documentation in collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams
• Track budgets, forecasts, and spend using Excel-based models and reporting tools
• Ensure procurement processes are followed efficiently while meeting business urgency

Communication & Collaboration

• Prepare clear, concise, and professional executive communications, presentations, and reports
• Facilitate effective communication across global, cross-functional teams
• Represent the Organization with professionalism, responsiveness, and credibility

Executive Assistant Required Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably in a technology or global corporate environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting project portfolios and/or procurement processes
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• High level of integrity with demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Executive Assistant Technical & Professional Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with particular strength in:
• Excel (tracking, reporting, formulas, data analysis)
• PowerPoint (executive-level presentations, storytelling, visual clarity)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through and accountability

Executive Assistant Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of urgency and ownership
• Highly professional, discreet, and trustworthy
• Confident communicator who can interact effectively with senior leaders
• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented

First 90 Days – Success Metrics

First 30 Days: Orientation & Foundation

• Establish a trusted working relationship with the Executive and key members of the technology leadership team
• Demonstrate full understanding of Global Executive’s priorities, operating rhythm, and decision-making cadence
• Independently manage calendar, meetings, and communications with accuracy and responsiveness
• Gain working knowledge of the global technology project portfolio, key initiatives, and governance processes
• Learn and adhere to all confidentiality, procurement, and financial control requirements
• Produce accurate, timely meeting materials and executive communications using Excel and PowerPoint

Days 31–60: Ownership & Execution

• Independently coordinate project portfolio reporting, including dashboards, timelines, and executive summaries
• Deliver consistent, high-quality portfolio updates that require minimal revision from leadership
• Take ownership of technology procurement coordination, including tracking requests, approvals, and renewals
• Establish reliable Excel-based tracking for spend, contracts, and procurement status
• Proactively identify risks, gaps, or delays within the project portfolio or procurement processes and escalate appropriately
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency through timely follow-up and issue resolution

Days 61–90: Optimization & Impact

• Operate as a trusted extension of the Global Executive, anticipating needs and driving follow-through without prompting
• Provide clear, executive-ready visibility into the technology project portfolio, enabling informed decision-making
• Improve efficiency and clarity in portfolio and procurement reporting through refined templates or processes
• Ensure procurement activities are well-documented, compliant, and aligned with budget expectations
• Deliver polished executive presentations and communications with consistent quality and professionalism
• Be recognized by key stakeholders as reliable, responsive, and highly confidential

90-Day Outcomes

• By the end of the first 90 days, the Executive Assistant will:Enable the Global Executive to focus on strategic priorities with confidence in operational execution
• Provide dependable, accurate insights into project portfolio status and technology spend
• Serve as a central point of coordination across portfolio management and procurement
• Establish credibility and trust across global technology and corporate partners

The Director of Construction Technology plays a critical role in advancing the company’s use of technology across all business units and particularly within operations. This position serves as the bridge between construction operations, IT, and executive leadership — ensuring that technology solutions are effectively deployed, utilized, and continuously improved to support project delivery, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making.

The Director of Construction Technology will maintain active awareness of emerging construction technologies, lead software training and adoption efforts, and provide first-line support for systems in use. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong understanding of construction processes, a working knowledge of IT and system integrations, and a passion for applying technology to improve performance and collaboration across the organization.

This position reports to a Senior executive and will work closely with Project Management, Field Supervisors, Accounting, IT Staff, and the Executive Leadership team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technology Leadership & Strategy

• Stay informed of industry technology trends, vendor developments, and emerging software capabilities relevant to construction operations.
• Advise leadership on opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage through technology adoption.
• Participate in strategic planning for technology roadmaps, integrations, and process automation.

System Management & Support

• Provide Level 1 helpdesk support for construction technology platforms, including issue resolution, troubleshooting, and escalation to vendors or IT as needed.
• Support implementation, configuration, and optimization of applicable technology solutions, software and systems.
• Ensure smooth coordination and communication between project and field personnel, IT staff, and software vendors.

Training & Adoption

• Develop and deliver training programs for project and office staff on relevant technologies and best practices.
• Create and maintain training materials, user guides, and process documentation.
• Promote a culture of technology adoption and continuous learning across the company.

Vendor & System Administration

• Assist in vendor management, including contract renewals, license tracking, support coordination, and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate system updates, release testing, and change management with IT and vendor teams.
• Help evaluate new software solutions, pilot programs, and system integrations.

Integration & Data Awareness

• Support efforts to integrate systems for seamless data flow between project management, corporate services, and field applications.
• Work with IT and business intelligence teams to improve data accessibility, reporting, and analytics.
• Understand and advocate for data integrity, ownership, and governance across platforms.

Collaboration & Field Engagement

• Collaborate daily with IT staff, project executives, project and field leaders, and senior management to align technology initiatives with operational goals.
• Conduct regular visits to company offices and job sites to assess technology use, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide hands-on support.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• College degree in Construction Management or related discipline preferred.
• Education or formal training in computer science, programming, or software development is a plus and may substitute for the college degree above with relevant operational experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry.
• At least 4 years in construction operations (field or project management experience preferred).
• 2–4 years of experience in a role involving technology solution management, system administration, or software implementation
• Experience in major software/systems transitions preferred.
• Experienced in the end-to-end implementation of scalable data lake solutions for enabling enhanced data accessibility and analytics for strategic business decisions.
• Developed interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI or equivalent.

Technical Competencies

• Familiarity with construction technology platforms such as Procore, Viewpoint, Autodesk, Bluebeam, etc.
• Understanding of IT operations, system integrations (APIs, data exchanges, middleware), and database principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint, Teams, Power BI) and other common collaboration tools.
• Ability to train, communicate, and translate technical concepts to non-technical users.

Senior Project Manager – HR Technology

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager – HR Technology leads large, enterprise‑wide HR technology and business transformation initiatives. This role owns end‑to‑end delivery of complex programs that span multiple teams, systems, and business functions.

This is a senior individual contributor role for someone comfortable operating at the executive level, driving delivery discipline, and influencing outcomes without direct authority. You will partner closely with HR, IT, Finance, Operations, and external vendors to ensure initiatives are delivered successfully and aligned to business goals.

What You’ll Do

Project Delivery & Execution

• Own delivery of large‑scale HR and HR technology initiatives from project kickoff through stabilization
• Define scope, objectives, success measures, resourcing plans, and governance structures
• Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, risk and issue logs, and executive‑level reporting
• Identify and proactively manage risks, dependencies, and interdependencies across multiple workstreams
• Coordinate system implementation activities, including requirements validation, testing oversight, deployment planning, and business readiness

Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership

• Lead cross‑functional teams across HR, IT, Finance, Operations, and external vendors
• Facilitate steering committees and deliver clear, concise updates to senior leaders
• Drive alignment across stakeholders and proactively manage change impacts
• Hold teams accountable to timelines, scope, and business outcomes while influencing without direct authority

Governance & Standards

• Ensure projects adhere to enterprise governance, compliance, and quality standards
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of HR project management and delivery practices

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive project management experience, including leadership of enterprise‑level initiatives
• Proven experience serving as the primary project manager on large, cross‑functional HR or HR technology implementations
• Hands‑on experience leading complex system implementations such as HCM, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Talent, or integrated platforms
• Demonstrated ability to partner with executive stakeholders in high‑visibility environments
• Experience managing project budgets, vendors, and external consulting partners
• Experience working within structured PMO or governance environments
• PMP certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong command of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid)
• Excellent influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment without formal authority
• Ability to translate strategy into clear, executable delivery plans
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Solid financial and operational understanding
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complex organizational dynamics
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to manage multiple high‑priority initiatives at the same time
• High level of ownership, accountability, and delivery discipline
• Advanced spreadsheet skills, including Smart Sheets, for tracking, analysis, and reporting

Role Structure

• This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports
• Success is driven through leadership, influence, and partnership rather than people management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered

Work Environment

• Typical office environment with extensive computer work
• Duties may include sitting or standing for extended periods
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Must adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct and all other policies

Safety

• Follows all departmental and company safety policies and programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wayne‑Sanderson Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

Students are our top priority.
We strive for excellence.
We thrive on diversity.
We celebrate collaboration.
We champion innovation.
We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
We act ethically.
We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies

This newly launched school will further position Georgia Tech as an international leader in research, education, and community and industry engagement at the intersection of arts, technology, and design. The school's pedagogical approach will integrate artistic foundations, technical innovation, and creative entrepreneurship. The school will leverage Georgia Tech's existing strengths in areas ranging from artificial intelligence and student startups to digital media and music technology, adopt the culture of practice-based studio pedagogy in the College of Design, and build sustained partnerships with creative studios, technology providers, startup companies, nonprofits, and artists-in-residence taking advantage of Atlanta's thriving creative ecosystem.

The school will be piloting courses in Spring 25 and launch the B.S. in Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies in Fall 2026 for both incoming students as well as transfer students. This degree aims to prepare students to enter fields such as film, gaming, immersive media and art works that integrate new technologies and computational advances, at a time in which emerging technologies are rapidly transforming art and related industries nationally and internationally. At Georgia Tech, we seek to develop the next generation of leaders that will guide that transformation as we support the workforce needs and continued growth of the creative economy in Georgia.

The Arts at Georgia Tech

The launch of this new school is a critical part of Georgia Tech's broader strategic plan for growing the arts across the Institute. Georgia Tech recognizes the role of the visual and performing arts in cultivating creative thinking, the increasingly important role that emerging technologies play in the arts, and the potential for Georgia Tech to support a thriving campus arts community in connection with a growing ecosystem of arts organizations and creative industries throughout the state. Georgia Tech has also announced plans for the Creative Quarter, a 7-acre innovation district that will foster collaborations, inspire innovation, and build community through arts, creativity, and technology.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Atlanta, GA

The College of Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites nominations and applications for the position of the founding Chair of the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies in Atlanta, Georgia. We are seeking a visionary, creative, and entrepreneurial academic leader who will develop a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence for studying the intersection of arts practice and emerging technologies.

The chair will have the opportunity to shape a new school that will expand Georgia Tech's academic and research activities and reputation at the intersection of technology and the arts, with the opportunity for substantial impact within Georgia Tech, the state of Georgia, and beyond. The new chair will be expected to provide overall leadership and vision for the development of a comprehensive program of teaching and research and will oversee the hiring of new faculty for the school, as well as new internal joint appointments that might complement those already in place. Over time the Chair will oversee expanding the major to include a pre-college program and a minor and will help develop a vision to expand into a graduate degree.

The Chair will:

• Manage academic, fiscal, and personnel matters and ensure the alignment of the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies with the strategic objectives of the College and Institute;
• Maintain an active role in the academic life of the school by contributing personally to teaching and research;
• Create strong interdisciplinary relationships with other schools within the College of Design and across campus;
• Foster an active research culture;
• Elevate awareness of the school and its programs across the campus, as well as with prospective students, alumni, and community, arts, and industry leaders through relationship building as well as public presentations and speaking engagements;
• Work with community and corporate leaders' including through the College of Design Dean's Advisory Board and bring a demonstrated passion for community engagement and fundraising, with a commitment to building lasting relationships that support the School and the College's mission and future growth.
• Develop curricular plans for growth, including growing the major, developing a minor and/or certificate, and envisioning higher-level degrees.
• Manage space and resources to accommodate growth and ensure technology expansion as technological landscapes change.

Candidates must have a terminal degree or professional equivalency related to the intersection of arts, entertainment, and creative technologies with a distinguished record of creative and/or scholarly achievement that typically qualifies for a tenured position at the rank of full professor.

The candidate must maintain an active commitment to the creative industries, to the technologies that support them (especially film, gaming, and/or immersive media), and to the promotion of excellence in teaching and research and must have the ability to engage with community and industry leaders and work effectively with faculty, students, and administrators. Significant experience in academic or research administration is desirable. We especially encourage candidates with proven or emerging skills in industry partnerships and/or fundraising to apply.

Student Success Criteria:

• The ability to teach and mentor a student body
• The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational/work environment
• The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education
• The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to a diverse student body
• The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students
• The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success
• The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success
• Has expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education

Interested individuals should submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter describing your interest in the position, outlining your vision for the new School, and highlighting your academic experience, creative achievement, evidence of industry and/or community engagement, and leadership style;
2. Curriculum Vitae; and
3. Name, address (including email), and telephone number of five academic/professional references.

For further information about the position please contact the search committee chair John Peponis at

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

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This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Applications should be submitted by January 6, 2026

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening