Job Description :
Launch Your Career with Cook Systems
Ready to elevate your career? Cook Systems, a certified veteran owned IT consulting firm, has been transforming businesses and careers since 1990. Whether you're aiming to work with a Fortune 500 company or a small business, we've got you covered.
Our core values: integrity, investment, and innovation drive everything we do, ensuring you grow and succeed in a dynamic, supportive environment. We understand the importance of work life balance and personal growth. Our cutting edge IT consulting partners and FastTrack talent program are designed to help you excel.
Join our forward thinking team where excellence and creativity are valued every day. Check out what our associates have to say on Glassdoor. Ready to take your career to new heights? Cook Systems is where your journey to success begins!
2 submittals - Market-rate compensation based on experience. Must reside in Atlanta area for on-site meetings and work hybrid. Web Cam and In Person Interview
We are seeking a highly skilled IT Business Consultant with a strong technical background to take ownership of projects and ensure their successful completion.This individual will possess a blend of project management expertise, organizational change management, and hands-on technical experience,enabling them to effectively lead projects from initiation to closure. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership skills,technical proficiency,and a proven track record of delivering results.
Candidates must be local to Metro Atlanta. They will be required to attend periodic onsite meetings. A hybrid work schedule will be determined shortly after hire.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The state of Georgia is dedicated to modernizing our court operations by building a Case Management System that will increase consistency and efficiency and streamline the administration of justice for all citizens. The purpose of the project is to build a Case Management System that will be a modern statewide, secure, digital, cloud based, case management system that interfaces across multiple courts, with a variety of existing databases, and reporting systems.
The Judicial Council of Georgia / Administrative Office of the Courts (JC/AOC) the administrative agency of the Georgia Supreme Court, will be partnering with Suppliers to implement this court case management system for Georgia?s courts.
Responsibilities:
Project Leadership:Take full ownership of assigned projects,providing leadership and guidance to ensure objectives are met within defined constraints (scope,time,budget,quality).
Organization Change Management (OCM) Leadership: Help drive change initiatives, assess change impact, develop and execute change management strategies and plans that maximize adoption of the change, minimize resistance to organizational, process, and technology changes. Develop Change Management Strategies which include Stakeholder engagement, Sponsorship, Coaching, Communications across different stakeholder groups, and manage change readiness.
Technical Oversight:Leverage technical expertise to understand project requirements,identify potential challenges,and provide solutions.Collaborate closely with technical teams to ensure successful execution.
Project Planning and Execution:Develop comprehensive project plans,including defining scope,creating schedules,allocating resources,and managing risks.Monitor progress,track milestones,and implement corrective actions as needed.
Stakeholder Management:Communicate effectively with all stakeholders,including project sponsors,team members,and clients.Provide regular updates on project status,address concerns,and manage expectations.
Process Improvement:Identify opportunities to streamline project management processes,enhance efficiency,and improve overall project delivery.
Qualifications:
Technical Background:Bachelor?s degree in computer science,Information Technology,or a related field.Proven technical experience in a role such as a programmer,DBA,architect,or similar.
Project Management Skills:Demonstrated proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g.,Agile,Waterfall).Project management certifications (e.g.,PMP,PRINCE2) are a plus. Experience working with the Judicial System is preferred.
OCM Skills: Understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g. Prosci ADKAR)
Leadership Abilities:Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, build consensus, and resolve conflicts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-Solving Aptitude: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify and mitigate risks proactively.
Results-Oriented: Track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
IT Business Consultant experience over cross-functional team environments
Required
10
Years
Experience with Vendor Management
Required
10
Years
Organizational Change Management
Required
10
Years
Cloud IT Systems
Required
5
Years
IT Audit
Required
5
Years
Project Quality Assurance
Required
5
Years
Application Implementation/development
Required
5
Years
PMP Certification
Required
OCM Certified
Highly desired
Judicial System experience
Highly desired
Why Work with Us
Benefits
At Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here's what you can look forward to:
Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation's largest networks, you'll get the care you need for yourself and your family wherever life takes you.
Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.
Flexibility for Life's Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.
Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you're covered when it counts.
Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.
At Cook Systems, you're not just another employee you're family. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let's build the future together at Cook Systems.