Project Manager
About The Position
The Project Manager (PM) serves as the primary point of contact for the operational support and enhancement of the New York City Department of Education's (DOE) Enterprise, Budgeting, and Vendor Applications systems. This role oversees all phases of complex, multi-workstream IT projects spanning budgeting, data systems, vendor portals, and enterprise application modernization. The PM is responsible for end-to-end project delivery , including planning, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, team coordination, and stakeholder communication across DOE divisions. The individual ensures all deliverables meet DOE standards, comply with security protocols, and are executed on time within a multi-year program environment.
Requirements
- Experience 10+ years of experience leading large-scale IT implementation projects, preferably in government, education, or public-sector environments.
- Demonstrated success managing multi-year application modernization projects with complex integrations.
- Experience working with Agile methodologies, iterative release planning, and cross-functional teams.
- Technical & Analytical Skills Proficiency with project management tools and documentation software, including MS Project, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint
- Strong understanding of SDLC processes, systems integration, reporting frameworks, and enterprise application environments.
- PMP certification is required
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to navigate diverse stakeholder groups, including executive leadership, business units, technical SMEs, and external vendors.
- Strong organizational skills with a track record of managing competing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Manage overall project schedule, deliverables, risks, and status reporting.
- Serve as the single point of contact between DOE and vendor project teams.
- Coordinate daily activities across development, testing, and deployment phases.
- Document meeting notes, decisions, and escalate issues when needed.
- Ensure deliverables meet DOE requirements and follow approved processes.
- Maintain project documentation repositories and support knowledge transfer.
- Oversee assigned project resources and ensure continuity of staffing.
- Follow DOE security, compliance, and administrative protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
