Senior Project Manager (Project Assistant)
Albany, New York
Employer: StateJobsNY
Industry: Other Professional Careers
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
• FIVE years of Project Management experience in complex information technology projects involving cross-functional project teams and multi-million-dollar budgets; managing requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation activities which must include Project Initiating, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closing. This experience must include the development of significant project management deliverables such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans.
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Public Administration, Education, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
• A Master's degree may substitute as an additional year of experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent and four years of post-certification required experience as described above.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Lead Project Manager this POSITION will oversee and manage all aspects of initiation, planning, execution, and closeout of projects and programs related to the HESC Financial Aid Services (FAS) Modernization. The incumbent will be responsible for an array of duties including but not limited to:
1. Develop and maintain project plans and artifacts including scope, budget, schedule, resource, and communication plans using various PM methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid) and tools.
2. Articulate project goals and scope, translate business needs into technical terms, and prepare detailed work breakdown structures, develop schedule in coordination with external and internal parties involved.
3. Develop and present project status reports, coordinate work, ensure continuous communication with multiple teams from various internal and external parties including Agency representatives, ITS teams, Vendor, consultant staff throughout the project's lifecycle.
4. Lead remote and on-site project meetings, prepare meeting agendas, meeting notes, conduct regular project progress and status meetings with project team, management, and other stakeholders.
5. Develop project communication plan; monitor communication between project team and HESC staff. Participates in technical presentations for vendors, key stakeholders, etc.
6. Ensure delivery of acceptable products to stakeholders and the project sponsor that are within budget, scope, time, and quality standards. Design and implement quality metrics to analyze project performance.
7. Monitor project progress across all phases including intake, analysis, planning, execution, implementation, and closeout. Ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
8. Identify and monitor project risks and issues, develop mitigation plans and make adjustments as necessary for quality content and timely delivery of project deliverables.
9. Actively participate in Project Change Management activities impacting project scope, schedule and costs of the Projects assigned.
10. Actively participate in Organizational Change Management and Operational Readiness activities within the Agency.
11. Report on-going progress to leadership and escalate/resolve problems and identified risks as needed.
Additional Comments TELECOMMUTING INFORMATION: Initially positions work full-time in the office and a hybrid telecommuting schedule of up to 50% remote work can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.
METHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply by submitting an updated resume and cover letter to Human Resources via e-mail at resumes@hesc.ny.gov by the filing deadline listed in this posting.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Bureau of Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) 474-7556
Fax (518) 473-6685
Email Address resumes@hesc.ny.gov
Address
Street 99 Washington Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12255
Notes on Applying METHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply by submitting an updated resume and cover letter to Human Resources via e-mail at resumes@hesc.ny.gov by the filing deadline listed in this posting.
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Public Administration, Education, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
• A Master's degree may substitute as an additional year of experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent and four years of post-certification required experience as described above.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Lead Project Manager this POSITION will oversee and manage all aspects of initiation, planning, execution, and closeout of projects and programs related to the HESC Financial Aid Services (FAS) Modernization. The incumbent will be responsible for an array of duties including but not limited to:
1. Develop and maintain project plans and artifacts including scope, budget, schedule, resource, and communication plans using various PM methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid) and tools.
2. Articulate project goals and scope, translate business needs into technical terms, and prepare detailed work breakdown structures, develop schedule in coordination with external and internal parties involved.
3. Develop and present project status reports, coordinate work, ensure continuous communication with multiple teams from various internal and external parties including Agency representatives, ITS teams, Vendor, consultant staff throughout the project's lifecycle.
4. Lead remote and on-site project meetings, prepare meeting agendas, meeting notes, conduct regular project progress and status meetings with project team, management, and other stakeholders.
5. Develop project communication plan; monitor communication between project team and HESC staff. Participates in technical presentations for vendors, key stakeholders, etc.
6. Ensure delivery of acceptable products to stakeholders and the project sponsor that are within budget, scope, time, and quality standards. Design and implement quality metrics to analyze project performance.
7. Monitor project progress across all phases including intake, analysis, planning, execution, implementation, and closeout. Ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
8. Identify and monitor project risks and issues, develop mitigation plans and make adjustments as necessary for quality content and timely delivery of project deliverables.
9. Actively participate in Project Change Management activities impacting project scope, schedule and costs of the Projects assigned.
10. Actively participate in Organizational Change Management and Operational Readiness activities within the Agency.
11. Report on-going progress to leadership and escalate/resolve problems and identified risks as needed.
Additional Comments TELECOMMUTING INFORMATION: Initially positions work full-time in the office and a hybrid telecommuting schedule of up to 50% remote work can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.
METHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply by submitting an updated resume and cover letter to Human Resources via e-mail at resumes@hesc.ny.gov by the filing deadline listed in this posting.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Bureau of Human Resources Management
Telephone (518) 474-7556
Fax (518) 473-6685
Email Address resumes@hesc.ny.gov
Address
Street 99 Washington Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12255
Notes on Applying METHOD OF APPLICATION: Apply by submitting an updated resume and cover letter to Human Resources via e-mail at resumes@hesc.ny.gov by the filing deadline listed in this posting.
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 165374
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Albany
ZIP: 12208
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