IT Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support the IT Assistant Deputy Commissioner and Department CIO, working closely with DAS business owners, software vendors, service providers, and OIT teams.

This role will manage small to large IT projects of moderate to high complexity, ensuring successful delivery while maintaining alignment with business objectives and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate small, medium, and large IT projects with moderate to high complexity and risk

• Oversee all phases of the Project Management and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Collaborate with DAS business leads, vendor project managers, business analysts, and technical teams

• Ensure projects are delivered according to SOWs, vendor contracts, and steering committee directives

• Develop project management plans including scope, risk, communication, change control, and performance tracking

• Monitor project execution and report status, milestones, and risks to leadership teams

• Conduct project status meetings and stakeholder communications

• Manage project scope and recommend solutions to project sponsors when scope changes arise

• Perform product verification and lessons learned reviews at project completion

Job Duties

• Oversee costs, schedules, resources, scope, risks, and issues across projects

• Develop and review project plans, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates

• Facilitate process assessments and improvements for project delivery

• Coordinate with project steering committees and senior leadership

• Lead project kickoff meetings and ensure team readiness with required tools and training

• Monitor project milestones and critical timelines to prevent schedule risks

• Analyze project metrics and implement adjustments to maintain scope, schedule, and budget alignment

• Conduct formal project reviews with business sponsors and leadership

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, stakeholders, and project sponsors

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor s degree in a related field or equivalent specialized training

Certification

• PMP Certification (Required) Must upload certification

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of IT project management experience

• 7+ years managing projects of moderate to high complexity within the last 10 years

Technical Skills

• MS Project

• MS Visio

• SharePoint 2013

• Microsoft O365