IT Project Manager

City of New York•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Technology and Innovation Division seeks an IT Project Manager to lead multiple Enterprise level software development projects. The selected candidate will drive all aspects of the software development lifecycle from initiation to closeout. These projects involve a broad range of business functions that support the administration of New York City Capital Construction work and include Front End Planning; Design management; Scheduling; Contract Procurement/Administration; and Payment Management (to name a few). The IT Project Manager will manage one or more project teams during technical design and implementation and be responsible for Business Analysis and Requirements gathering, where necessary, by working with the subject matter experts within the department. In addition, duties include coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects; ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope, and within budget; assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility; and ensure resource availability and allocation. The selected candidate will develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress; manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques; and measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. The IT Project Manager will report and escalate to management as needed, perform risk management to minimize project risks, establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors, and create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. In addition, successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders and track the budget and expenses for related project consultants and activities. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple Enterprise level software development projects
Drive all aspects of the software development lifecycle from initiation to closeout
Manage one or more project teams during technical design and implementation
Responsible for Business Analysis and Requirements gathering, where necessary, by working with the subject matter experts within the department
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope, and within budget
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Track the budget and expenses for related project consultants and activities