Project Manager - OnSite NYC

Primary Responsibilities

Project Management Template Development & Standardization (40%)

Revamp complete suite of PMO templates aligned with SDLC phases

Develop comprehensive "PM Starter Pack" including templates, guides, best practices, checklists, examples, and starter project plans

Redesign templates: Project Charters, Project Plans, RAID Logs, Decision Logs, RACI matrices, Change Request forms, Scope Management Plans, Resource Management templates, Status Reports, Cost Estimates, Deployment Plans, and Support Models

Build standardized starter project plans with pre-populated tasks, deliverables, milestones, and dependencies for different project types using the SDLC phases

Develop Program and Project Governance Plans establishing best practices for all project sizes

Create tiered governance frameworks based on project budget and complexity (i.e., oversight and organizational framework)

Quality Assurance Support & Project Evaluation (30%)

Participate in QA activities evaluating projects against SDLC compliance requirements

Conduct QA assessments verifying project management documentation completeness and business approvals

Evaluate projects using established rating criteria

Review project management artifacts: Charters, Plans, RAID Logs, RACI matrices, Decision Logs, Scope Plans, Change Control, and Resource Management documents

Provide observations and actionable recommendations to project teams

Identify documentation gaps and process deficiencies

Track QA results and trends across portfolio

Contribute to monthly QA summary reports

Portfolio Liaison Upskilling & QA Capability Building (30%)

Train Portfolio Liaisons on quality project management and effective QA practices

Deliver training on "what good looks like" for essential PM artifacts

Create job aids: QA checklists, evaluation criteria, "Good vs. Poor" examples, quick reference guides, and evaluation rubrics

Provide hands-on coaching during QA activities

Facilitate workshops for practicing artifact evaluation

Enable Portfolio Liaisons to perform independent QA reviews

Build capability to provide constructive feedback and project coaching

Support development of PMO processes for portfolio monitoring and governance

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field

10+ years progressive project and program management experience

Proven IT project governance and SDLC oversight experience

Demonstrated success developing PM standards, templates, and methodologies

Experience conducting QA reviews and process improvements

Experience with large-scale programs (>$20M preferred)

Experience training or mentoring PM professionals

Technical Skills - Must Have

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required

Expert knowledge of PM methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)

Deep understanding of SDLC phases and governance requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite

Strong experience with project planning, RACI matrices, RAID logs, decision logging, change control, scope management, resource planning, and governance frameworks

Exceptional template design and documentation skills

Experience developing training materials and job aids

Technical Skills - Nice to Have

Power BI for dashboard development

SharePoint site development and customization

Microsoft Teams

Data and Analytics capabilities

Azure DevOps (ADO)

PPM Tool (i.e., Oracle, Planview, etc.)

Organizational Change Management (OCM)

Utility or energy industry experience

Instructional design principles

Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification

Core Competencies

Exceptional communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent teaching, coaching, and mentoring skills

Ability to influence without direct authority

Strategic thinking

Self-motivated and independent

Collaborative with strong stakeholder management

Process-oriented with focus on continuous improvement

Strong facilitation and training delivery skills

Passionate about quality standards

Primary Responsibilities Project Management Template Development & Standardization (40%)

• Revamp complete suite of PMO templates aligned with SDLC phases



• Develop comprehensive "PM Starter Pack" including templates, guides, best practices, checklists, examples, and starter project plans



• Redesign templates: Project Charters, Project Plans, RAID Logs, Decision Logs, RACI matrices, Change Request forms, Scope Management Plans, Resource Management templates, Status Reports, Cost Estimates, Deployment Plans, and Support Models



• Build standardized starter project plans with pre-populated tasks, deliverables, milestones, and dependencies for different project types using the SDLC phases



• Develop Program and Project Governance Plans establishing best practices for all project sizes



• Create tiered governance frameworks based on project budget and complexity (i.e., oversight and organizational framework)

• Participate in QA activities evaluating projects against SDLC compliance requirements



• Conduct QA assessments verifying project management documentation completeness and business approvals



• Evaluate projects using established rating criteria



• Review project management artifacts: Charters, Plans, RAID Logs, RACI matrices, Decision Logs, Scope Plans, Change Control, and Resource Management documents



• Provide observations and actionable recommendations to project teams



• Identify documentation gaps and process deficiencies



• Track QA results and trends across portfolio



• Contribute to monthly QA summary reports

• Train Portfolio Liaisons on quality project management and effective QA practices



• Deliver training on "what good looks like" for essential PM artifacts



• Create job aids: QA checklists, evaluation criteria, "Good vs. Poor" examples, quick reference guides, and evaluation rubrics



• Provide hands-on coaching during QA activities



• Facilitate workshops for practicing artifact evaluation



• Enable Portfolio Liaisons to perform independent QA reviews



• Build capability to provide constructive feedback and project coaching



• Support development of PMO processes for portfolio monitoring and governance

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field



• 10+ years progressive project and program management experience



• Proven IT project governance and SDLC oversight experience



• Demonstrated success developing PM standards, templates, and methodologies



• Experience conducting QA reviews and process improvements



• Experience with large-scale programs (>$20M preferred)



• Experience training or mentoring PM professionals

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field

10+ years progressive project and program management experience

Proven IT project governance and SDLC oversight experience

Demonstrated success developing PM standards, templates, and methodologies

Experience conducting QA reviews and process improvements

Experience with large-scale programs (>$20M preferred)

Experience training or mentoring PM professionals

Publish Posting Date

10/23/2025

Format: 12/31/2024

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