Project Manager

Project Description

The NYC DOT IT Project Management Office develops large‑scale workflow software applications that improve the efficiency of DOT business teams handling permitting, inspections, roadway repair, bridge maintenance, and street sign management. Recent initiatives include applications for outdoor dining licenses, bike lane installation tracking, pavement marking management, street sign inventory, and bridge/infrastructure maintenance workflows. The selected Project Manager will assist the IT PMO in implementing similar projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead in‑house and consultant development teams.
• Define project scope, develop schedules, and monitor budget, costs, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and senior management.
• Apply project management concepts, principles, and practices to deliver high‑complexity tactical or strategic projects.
• Serve as an expert authority on computer application development for programs of varying complexity.
• Monitor project activities and resources to mitigate risk.
• Supervise programming staff engaged in application development.
• Ensure on‑time and on‑budget completion of projects and implement or maintain quality‑assurance processes.
• Identify and recommend technology options to satisfy current and future business needs.
• Create and maintain strategic partnerships between business needs and technology delivery.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Ensure successful solution implementations through strong leadership, project, and resource management.
• Create and maintain application development project plans that detail tasks, milestones, status, and resource allocation.
• Establish Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes using standard methodologies (Agile Scrum, Waterfall, RUP).
• Brainstorm and communicate solution ideas with the team, clients, and management to keep all stakeholders engaged.
• Utilize project management tools such as MS‑Project, Project Server, Jira, Primavera, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Visio.
• Recommend changes, monitor Change Management Plans, ensure Quality Management Plans are followed, and regularly review performance metrics.
• Generate reports that reveal project status, forecasts, and deficiencies.
• Proactively identify stakeholder conflicts and potential project issues, and manage risks to minimize performance impacts.
• Accurately predict time required to complete tasks.

Mandatory Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience overseeing medium to large‑scale projects with distinct deliverables and multiple work streams.
• Experience coordinating and delegating assignments for project teams of 15 + members.
• Proven ability to act as the primary point of contact for the requesting agency regarding project status, meetings, reporting, scope changes, and financial, administrative, and technical issues.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent in management, engineering, or a technology‑related field.
• PMP certification.
• Excellent decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Team‑player who can establish excellent working relationships with peers and other teams.
• Ability to lead multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Capability to understand business requirements and estimate delivery commitments.
• Experience with application development environments, tools, and methodologies across multiple platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language and platform.
• Expertise in building large‑scale information systems.
• Familiarity with GIS tools and map integration.
• Experience with wireless/mobile/disconnected architecture or applications.
• Prior experience on federal, state, or local government projects.
• Experience developing asset‑management systems.

Schedule

• Duration: 3 years.
• Location: New York, NY – onsite from day 1 at 55 Water Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10041.
• Working hours: 35 hours per week.

Special Requirements

• Consultants will not be compensated for lunch, mealtime holidays, vacations, or sick leave taken during the engagement.
• No overtime or schedule differential premiums will be paid for work performed after or outside business hours.
• All hours worked will be paid in accordance with the hourly bill rate for the consultant’s labor category.
• Consultants may not exceed 35 hours per week without prior written approval from the DOT reporting manager.
• Consultants must work in person at the DOT location and comply with New York City and DOT policies.