Senior Project Manager

New York, NY
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the modernization of its public-facing and internal websites in New York, NY. This high-impact initiative will redesign, migrate, and deploy a new content management system (CMS), rebuild the "Find a School" application, construct a centralized website data mart, and re-engineer supporting applications. The PM will ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of all project phases under a strict Waterfall methodology.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the single point of contact for all project activities and communications with DOE stakeholders.

  • Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out for four integrated workstreams:

    • CMS Platform Replacement

    • “Find a School” Application Redevelopment

    • Website Data Mart Development

    • Website Supporting Applications Modernization

  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.

  • Oversee all vendor personnel, including technical, design, QA, and administrative teams.

  • Report weekly status updates and monthly steering committee briefs.

  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks, manage scope changes, and resolve issues.

  • Coordinate with DOE staff on requirements, acceptance testing, knowledge transfer, and deliverable sign-off.

  • Ensure all deliverables align with DOE cybersecurity, accessibility, and technical standards.

  • Store project artifacts in DOE-specified repositories and ensure proper documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Experience: 8+ years of large-scale IT project management experience, preferably in the public sector.

  • Certifications: PMP (required); ITIL and other relevant credentials preferred.

  • Tools & Skills: MS Project, MS Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SQL queries.

  • Methodology: Waterfall SDLC (no agile, hybrid, or iterative models accepted).

  • Communication: Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills.

Desirable Experience:

  • Leading CMS platform transitions (e.g., Sitefinity, Drupal, Adobe Experience Manager).

  • Managing integrations with Azure cloud infrastructure, GIS systems (e.g., ArcGIS), and legacy .NET-based applications.

  • Overseeing development of multilingual, WCAG 2.1 AA-compliant, mobile-responsive sites.

  • Direct collaboration with educational or government agencies.

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