Project Manager

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to support our client in Albany, NY. In this role, staff will provide project management services in support of the ITS Cyber Risk Remediation Program within the New York State Office of Information Technology Services. This will involve coordination and collaboration with all involved project stakeholders, project monitoring, and regular reporting.

This is a hybrid role in Albany, NY. Staff will report to assigned on-site, work location a minimum of 5 days every 2 weeks (50%). This on-site requirement is mandatory. Remote work the remainder of the time will be permitted at the discretion of the state, but no State systems or data may be accessed, sent, or stored outside of the Continental United States.

Travel: Minimal travel to other locations in Albany may be required.

Job Duties

•Report to an ITS Chief Information Office program manager.

•Effectively communicate and share project vision with project teams, sponsors, and executive level managers using a variety of tools including reports, presentations, email, and other collaboration tools.

•Provide strong leadership for multiple project teams.

•Organize, prioritize, and document personal and project teams' work.

•Negotiate within and outside the organization including various NYS agencies.

•Manage teams to align the team members, sponsors, and stakeholders with project goals by clarifying roles and responsibilities, delegating work, handling conflict, evaluating performance, and coaching team members.

•Create project scopes outlining attainable requirements and deliverables.

•Create a project schedule using established scheduling software (MS Project) and maintain the deadlines throughout the project lifecycle.

•Identify, communicate, document risks, and develop plans for mitigating identified risks.

•Develop, effectively utilize, and maintain all standard project management artifacts required for a complex cybersecurity project in accordance with ITS standards.

•Apply structured problem-solving skills by gathering information/data and presenting solutions.

•Apply structured change management processes to convey and obtain approval on project changes.

•Promote a professional and collaborative work environment.

•Organize and effectively facilitate team meetings in conjunction with team leads (project meetings, Scrums, knowledge