Description
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to lead complex technology initiatives in New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who can guide cross-functional teams, maintain strong financial oversight, and keep delivery efforts aligned with business goals. The role requires a balance of project leadership, risk management, and technical awareness to support high-quality solutions in a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities:
Direct projects from planning through execution by establishing governance, coordinating stakeholders, and keeping delivery on track for scope, timeline, and budget commitments.
Prepare audience-appropriate project updates that give executives, sponsors, and team members clear insight into progress, risks, decisions, and next steps.
Build and maintain project budgets, estimates, and ongoing financial forecasts to support informed decision-making throughout the engagement.
Administer structured change control practices to evaluate impacts and manage adjustments to scope, schedule, and cost with transparency.
Use project delivery tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Jira, and budgeting platforms to organize plans, monitor progress, and produce quality deliverables.
Work closely with technical leads and external partners to align business requirements with solution design, test planning, and delivery readiness.
Identify technical dependencies, operational risks, and implementation constraints early so the team can resolve issues before they affect outcomes.
Support design validation, testing coordination, and deployment activities to help ensure solutions are implemented smoothly and meet expected standards.
Follow organizational policies related to compliance, reporting, purchasing, incident documentation, and administrative processes tied to project execution.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
At least 5 years of experience leading projects in cross-functional business and technology environments.
Strong background managing work within Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile delivery models.
Proven ability to influence teams without direct authority while staying organized in a fast-paced setting.
Demonstrated strength in problem solving, decision making, and exercising sound judgment.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with large groups and senior stakeholders.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
PMP, Agile, Six Sigma, or related project management certification is preferred; a valid driver's license is also preferred.
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- Dice Id: rhalfint
- Position Id: 00720-0013542212
- Posted 1 day ago
