Project Owner

Manhattan DA • New York, NY

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About The Position

The New York County District Attorney’s Office Information Technology Bureau is
seeking a highly motivated Information Technology Project Owner/Requirements
Engineer to bridge the gap between the business objectives and technical
execution. This hybrid role combines strategic ownership of the project vision
and delivery with detailed technical and functional requirements engineering. 
The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders
and development teams, ensuring projects are both well-defined and executed to
deliver maximum value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college; and
• Minimum two (2) to four (4) years of experience in computer science information systems or relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with project and requirement management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps or similar.
• Previous coding experience a plus.
• Excellent communication negotiation stakeholder and management skills required.
• Strong understanding of agile and traditional software development methodologies with proven ability to manage project scope while delivering high tech documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the project vision, scope, and deliverables aligned with business priorities.
• Develop prioritize and manage the product development to maximize delivery, represent stakeholder interests and act as the main point of contact for cross functional teams.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and QA to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Participate in planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Monitor progress, resolve impediments and negotiate trade-offs between scope time and resources. Illicit and analyze functional and non-functional requirements through stakeholder interviews and document analysis.
• Translate business needs into clear user stories, use cases and technical specifications.
• Create and maintain requirement documents including process flows, wireframes, and matrices.
• Support development and QA teams with requirement clarification and updates throughout the development life cycle.
• Validate and verify the deliverables to be sure they meet business and technical expectations.

Benefits

• Professional Staff members perform a variety of key functions for the Office, including supporting the five Divisions, as well as other prosecution support and office functions.
• Our Professional Staff receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, as well as unparalleled opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees