Cloud and Things
Cloud and Things

IT Project Manager

Hybrid in Albany, NY, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 2 days ago
Full Time
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
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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*

Overview:
Location: Hybrid – Albany, NY
Salary: $120,000 - $130,000

We are seeking an IT Project Manager to support our NYS client by leading a large-scale, complex technology implementation involving cross-functional teams. This role will drive project planning, delivery oversight, stakeholder communication, risk management, and executive reporting to ensure successful outcomes in a structured, process-heavy environment.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and highly organized leader with extensive experience managing complex technology implementation projects and guiding diverse teams to successful delivery.

Duties:
  • Lead and guide an implementation team comprised of staff from multiple organizations.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the project processes and artifacts that guide the planning and effective delivery of the project. Periodically review and recommend changes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with the project team to define and document the project management deliverables (e.g., project scope, project schedule, project status reports, project cost, roles and responsibilities, quality assurance plan, etc.), project work outputs, and timeline.
  • Manage, provide rigorous oversight of, and report on the task completion and timeliness of the project schedule.
  • Perform quality control of functional deliverables to ensure accuracy and completeness. Mentor and guide the project team on quality assurance to ensure accuracy and alignment with project standards.
  • Assist leadership with high-level administrative, managerial, and strategic planning tasks.
  • Lead stakeholder communication efforts by preparing clear, concise, and audience-appropriate written materials, including project updates, status reports, executive summaries, and presentations.
  • Identify and track action items, risks, issues, and key decisions with project stakeholders. Work with project stakeholders to mitigate risks and resolve issues.
  • Report comprehensive project progress, milestones, statuses, risks, and issues to client executives, leadership, and other project stakeholders.
  • Measure project performance using industry standard KPIs to track and monitor project overall health, variances in scope/schedule/cost, and any additional areas for improvement.

Mandatory Qualifications:
  • Bachelor''s degree in a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management); An equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and experience will be considered.
  • 8+ years of related IT Project Management experience.
  • Demonstrated experience successfully shepherding multiple teams to deliver large-scale, complex technology design and implementation projects.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to motivate and unify a diverse, hybrid team.
  • 2+ years of recent experience with Microsoft Office suite, including MS Project.

Desirable Qualifications: 
  • Direct experience with projects that implemented an API Gateway and/or SOA (Service Oriented Architecture).
  • Direct experience with large-scale HRIS or HCM implementations, particularly cloud products.
  • Experience with migrating from on-premises systems to cloud-based SaaS products.
  • Experience working with government entities.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or its equivalent
  • Information Technologies Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification.
  • Knowledge and experience in agile methodologies, such as Scrum at Scale, and SAFe. 
  • CSM/PSM certification and agile at scale certifications  

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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Cloud and Things – Talent Management

Notice to Candidates
Cloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness.  All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals.

How AI Is Used
Our AI tools assist by:
  • Analyzing resumes against job requirements
  • Supporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation
  • Ensuring consistent review standards across all applications
Important: AI serves as a support tool only. As noted above, all candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by experienced human recruiters. Your unedited resume will be processed by our AI tools as part of this evaluation.

Your Data and Privacy

Cloud and Things Data Handling:
  • Your information is processed securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes
  • Cloud and Things may store your resume in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) indefinitely for future job matching opportunities
    • You may opt out of long-term ATS storage by emailing your name  and your request to opt out of storing your resume in the ATS to: security@cloudandthings.com
  • All personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policy

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  • AI processing data is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is deleted
  • All data sent to AI tools is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • AI tools comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA
  • Personal data is anonymized or minimized wherever possible during AI processing

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  • Dice Id: 91116955
  • Position Id: 9241
  • Posted 2 days ago
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