Cloud and Things
Cloud and Things

Project Manager- Expert

Hybrid in Albany, NY, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago
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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: Project Manager
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid – 50% Onsite)
Duration: 24 Months (with potential for extension)
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Hourly Rate: $59–$63/hour W2
Application Deadline: July 27, 2026

Overview:
We are seeking a Project Manager who will support our NYS client. The consultant will lead multi-year, cross-functional technology projects through the full Project Management Life Cycle and System Development Life Cycle, ensuring alignment with project governance, scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and communication requirements. This role will guide large project teams and coordinate executives, sponsors, management, and stakeholders across multiple state agencies to support the successful implementation of complex, public-facing technology solutions.
Duties:
  • Manage one or more projects through the full life cycle, from origination through closeout, in accordance with the applicable PMO framework and project governance guidelines.
  • Develop and maintain project scope statements, project management plans, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk and issue logs, communication plans, and other required project documentation.
  • Manage resource allocation, estimates, milestones, dependencies, critical paths, contingencies, and project reporting across multi-year, cross-functional initiatives.
  • Apply formal project change control processes and communicate approved changes, impacts, and decisions to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Monitor project risks and issues, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and drive timely resolution of obstacles affecting delivery.
  • Guide project teams in implementing complex information technology solutions and support associated business process changes, training, transition, and operational readiness activities.
  • Negotiate with senior management regarding resource allocations, project responsibilities, priorities, and task assignments.
  • Conduct regular project status meetings and produce clear weekly and monthly status reports for executives, sponsors, management, and other stakeholders.
  • Facilitate project team, sponsor, executive, and cross-agency meetings, including preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, decisions, and follow-up communications.
  • Lead projects involving 20 or more participants and coordinate communication and delivery activities across multiple state agencies.
Mandatory Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience following an industry-accepted project management methodology; the methodology or methodologies used must be identified.
  • 7+ years of experience creating meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and project communications for multi-year, cross-functional projects.
  • 7+ years of experience creating project management scopes, business cases, and/or project plans for multi-year, cross-functional projects.
  • 7+ years of experience maintaining and managing multi-year, cross-functional project schedules, including milestones and resources; project goals must be described.
  • 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager implementing a public-facing application project.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager for a business process reengineering project.
  • 5+ years of experience managing projects with 20 or more project participants; the scope of the projects must be briefly explained.
  • 2+ years of experience working with a New York State government agency.
  • Expert-level project management experience, demonstrated by the ability to guide large teams and provide leadership on complex information technology initiatives.

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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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.
     
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  • 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
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