New York City, NY-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Brooklyn, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

NYCERS is in search of a project management professional to take on the role of Project Portfolio Manager within the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). In this position, you will be responsible managing Portfolios, Program, Projects, plus related tasks assigned by the Deputy Director (including owning / managing individual projects in an individual contributor Project Manager capacity). The successful candidate will contribute to and uphold both the existing and newly developing EPMO governance framework. Plus, the successful candidate will be effective at communicating and building relationships to ensure quality / accuracy standards are met in accordance with EPMO and organizational strategies. To ensure successful job performance, this role demands working knowledge of project management practices, flexibility to take on tasks as assigned, ability to navigate conflict, a can do' attitude, and a mindset to contribute to and support change.

  • Plan, execute, and oversee assigned Portfolios, Program, and Projects as assigned, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure project outcomes are met within specific constraints (e.g., scope, schedule, risk tolerance).
  • Take ownership of projects in a Project Manager capacity.
  • Report Portfolio, Program, and Project status, provide support to achieve Organizational Goals and Objectives.
  • Manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, stages, and deadlines.
  • Ensure associated systems (e.g., Planview) and supporting documentation (e.g., SharePoint, Requests for Change) are comprehensively updated to ensure reliable reporting.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster alignment with project goals.
  • Negotiate, resolve problems, and focus on customer service excellence.
  • Identify and review potential risks and challenges associated with assigned Portfolios, Program, and Projects and partner with associated team to develop mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor Portfolios, Programs, and Projects to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Serve as key and trusted partner to the Deputy Director EPMO.
  • Assist the Deputy Director EPMO with implementing effective Governance across the EPMO Portfolios.
  • A master's degree in computer science from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience in Information Technology (IT) including applications development, systems development, data communications and networking, database administration, data processing, or user services.
  • At least eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity.
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience as described above.
  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and six (6) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience as described above.
  • A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to the above.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of successful project delivery in a complex organizational environment.
  • Strong leadership, collaboration, and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Solid understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
  • Knowledge of financial management and budgeting processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
  • Inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
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