Cloud and Things
Cloud and Things

Project Manager

Hybrid in Albany, NY, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
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Hybrid
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Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government''s most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.  

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Job Title: IT Project Manager
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid - 50% onsite)
Duration: 4.5 years (through 03/31/2031)
Start Date: Estimated 10/01/2026
W2 Hourly Rate: $60 - $75/hour
Application Deadline: 08/14/2026


Overview:

We are seeking an IT Project Manager who will support our NYS client. This role will provide project management services for the ITS Cyber Risk Remediation Program, including MFA and related program initiatives, with responsibility for stakeholder coordination, project monitoring, risk management, and regular reporting. The Project Manager will initially support the MFA grant effort involving hardware authentication token distribution to eligible local governments while helping advance broader cybersecurity remediation objectives.


Duties:
  • Report to an ITS Chief Information Office program manager and provide project management support for multiple Cyber Risk Remediation Program initiatives.
  • Communicate project vision, status, risks, decisions, and priorities to project teams, sponsors, stakeholders, and executive-level managers through reports, presentations, email, and collaboration tools.
  • Lead and coordinate multiple project teams by clarifying roles and responsibilities, delegating work, resolving conflicts, coaching team members, and maintaining alignment with project goals.
  • Develop and maintain project scope, requirements, deliverables, schedules, milestones, and deadlines using established project management tools, including Microsoft Project.
  • Identify, document, communicate, and mitigate project risks and issues, and apply structured change management processes to obtain approval for project changes.
  • Develop, use, and maintain standard project management artifacts required for complex cybersecurity projects in accordance with ITS standards.
  • Organize and facilitate remote and in-person project meetings, Scrums, knowledge transfer sessions, and executive status reporting meetings in coordination with team leads.
  • Partner with managers and project managers across ITS to support implementation of the Cyber Risk Remediation Program and related deliverables supporting the New York Security Operations Center (NYSOC).
  • Support procurement management and deliverable management activities for the program manager.
  • Serve as the primary ITS point of contact for eligible local government entities participating in the MFA grant initiative and coordinate signatures on intergovernmental agreements.
  • Monitor vendor distribution of hardware authentication tokens, track inventory, and provide frequent progress updates and quarterly inventory status reports.
  • Support other related efforts within the ITS Chief Information Security Office as allowed, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining clear communication with project teams.

Mandatory Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of relevant project management experience.
  • Experience as a Project Manager supporting and overseeing complex technology projects.
  • Experience managing technology projects that require coordination among technology providers, including IT groups and vendors, and organizational stakeholders such as program groups and agency stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams, influencing change, managing relationships and responsiveness, and communicating effectively with technical, business, and executive stakeholders.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and document personal and project team work while managing multiple concurrent project activities and deliverables.
  • Experience developing and maintaining project scope, schedules, risks, change controls, status reporting, and other standard project management artifacts.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex or technical concepts and facilitate key engagements using email, instant messaging, Microsoft Teams, Cisco WebEx, and related collaboration tools.
  • Experience negotiating and coordinating across organizational boundaries, including with public-sector agencies and external stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar project management certification.
  • Prior experience working with New York State.
  • Cybersecurity knowledge or experience.
  • Experience serving as a program manager on large, multi-million-dollar programs or managing three or more projects simultaneously.

Educational & Certification Requirements:
  • Preferred - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar project management certification.
  • Preferred - Bachelor''s degree in Math, Sciences, Engineering, or another technical field.


What We Offer:
  • Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure.
  • Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change.
  • Professional development through exposure to innovative Agile practices and leadership collaboration.
  • A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.

Ready to make a difference?

We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.



Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

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