Sr IT Project Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Sr IT Project Manager (PM) will serve as the primary point of contact for the operational support and enhancement of the New York City Department of Educations (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.

• Serve as the single point of contact for DOE regarding project status, risks, issues and deliverables
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Project Plan including schedules, milestones, work assignments, resource plans and risk mitigation strategies
• Lead day-to-day oversight of vendor personnel including weekly and monthly meetings and ensure staff continuity, quality and performance
• Coordinate across DOE stakeholders, subject matter experts and technical teams to ensure alignment and timely decision-making
• Oversee all work streams (Galaxy Enterprise Applications, Vendor Portal Systems) and ensure deliverables are completed on time and meet DOE specifications including security, accessibility, compliance, integration requirements and system interoperability
• Manage execution across Agile iterations including sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives and backlog refinement
• Facilitate integration with existing DOE systems and ensure adherence to technical standards and cloud policies
• Monitor project risks, scope changes and issues and proactively identify potential delays, resource gaps, financial risks and dependency conflicts; ensure formal escalation and mitigation processes are followed
• Maintain detailed documentation of decisions, meeting minutes, changes and action items
• Produce weekly status reports and monthly steering committee updates summarizing accomplishments, risks, work forecasts and schedule progress
• Prepare and deliver presentations to DOE leadership, stakeholders and evaluation committees when required

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

• Strong proficiency with MS Project, MS Visio, PowerPoint, JIRA and other project tracking tools
• Knowledge of application development life cycles, software engineering practices and integration methodologies
• Familiarity with technologies used in DOE systems (.NET, SQL, Azure, cloud environments, CRM platforms, etc.)
• Ability to lead both functional and technical teams, including developers, analysts and UI/UX staff
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting requirements, system constraints and technical documentation
• Expertise in developing monitoring mechanisms, escalation protocols and performance management strategies
• Knowledge of public‑sector security standards, data privacy rules and DOE compliance policies
• Ability to ensure adherence to Vendor Information Security Policies, Technical Standards and Non‑Functional Requirements

Certifications

• PMP Certification is required

Think Tank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors including education, relevant work experience, work location, specific job responsibilities, professional certifications and other job‑related criteria.

Think Tank also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage; long‑term and short‑term disability; and a 401(k) plan; personal time off and 11 federal holidays. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Candidates may send their résumés to

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

• IT Experience
• Project Management Methodology
• Project / Program Management
• IT Project Management
• Agile
• PMBOK
• Visio
• Waterfall
• Project Management
• Microsoft Project
• Project Management Lifecycle
• SDLC

Employment Type :
Contract

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Salary: 125000 - 175000