Project Manager Talent Community

New_Nystec • Albany, NY

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About The Position

NYSTEC is a nonprofit technology consulting company, advising agencies, organizations, institutions, and businesses since 1996. We’re independent and vendor-neutral, so we have our clients’ best interests at heart. At NYSTEC, we know that we succeed when individuals and teams flourish personally and professionally, so our benefits and perks support that mindset. Join Our Talent Community Interested in future project management roles? We’re always eager to connect with talented professionals. This posting is intended to identify and engage potential candidates in advance of hiring needs. Applications will be reviewed regularly, and qualified candidates will be contacted when a role becomes available. At NYSTEC, consultants at all levels contribute to project management work across a wide range of client projects. In this type of role, you’ll work closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for change in how their organization operates and will help design and deliver solutions that drive meaningful impact. This includes providing project planning, coordinating work efforts, demonstrating problem-solving skills, and leading in stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• Experience leading projects from initiation to completion.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines, resources, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to engage cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and project budgets.
• Ability to translate complex analytic ideas into actionable insights for different stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products, with advanced Excel and Word skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• PMP or related project management certification.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).
• Background in program/portfolio management or project management office (PMO) support.
• Exposure to information technology (IT) or data projects involving cloud migrations, system integrations, or software implementations.

Responsibilities

• Create key project documentation.
• Plan agendas and schedule meetings.
• Update presentation materials.
• Capture meeting minutes.
• Organize action items, risks, and issues.
• Assist with managing project quality.
• Track project timelines and progress.
• Prioritize projects and competing priorities.
• Work closely with the project team and external stakeholders to ensure that key project milestones are achieved in a timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate with stakeholders to provide updates, training, etc.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all individuals, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, military service and veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws and ordinances.
• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or to perform this job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed