Project Manager ; NY HELPs

Project Manager 1 (NY HELPs) - 10329

Department: NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Base pay range
: $66,951.00/yr - $85,138.00/yr

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Create, organize, and maintain project documents such as project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, risk logs, and issue logs.
• Create and maintain project schedules, track task completion, and identify potential delays.
• Manage project execution to ensure on‑time, on‑budget, and within‑scope delivery.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Proactively identify issues or risks and elevate them as needed to ensure appropriate resolution or mitigation.
• Prepare regular project status reports for stakeholders.
• Manage project changes effectively, following established change control processes.
• Ensure proper project closure, including documentation, lessons learned, and stakeholder sign‑off.
• Effectively allocate and manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Develop and implement a communication plan to ensure effective communication among project team members, stakeholders, and management.
• Ensure project goals align with the overall strategic objectives of the organization.
• Shadow experienced project managers to understand their methodologies, decision‑making processes, and stakeholder management techniques.
• Gain an understanding of different project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and apply appropriately.

Open to NYS employees in a title designated appropriate for Section 52.6 transfer to the title of Project Manager Trainee 1 or Project Manager Trainee 2.

• A bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience in project management, including planning and at least three of the management process groups: origination, initiation, execution, control, and closing. The experience must include development of project management deliverables such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans; or current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM);
  
  or current certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
• A Juris Doctor, master’s, or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
• Candidates eligible under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55‑b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. Certified eligible individuals must possess a bachelor’s degree. Please provide a copy of your letter of eligibility and an unofficial transcript with your application.
• Salary range above applies to candidates appointed to Project Manager 1, G‑18. The hiring rate for Project Manager Trainee 1 starts at $52,198 and is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates hired into the traineeship will be advanced to Project Manager 1 upon successful completion of a two‑year traineeship.
• Note:
  
  If you are on the examination‑eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed below.

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF
• Up to Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more

Entry level

Full‑time

Science, Information Technology, and Engineering

IT Services and IT Consulting

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

NYS HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).