Emerging Tech is seeking a Project Manager to join our State & Local Programs team!
The Project Manager will oversee and manage IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with New York City Department of Education goals. This role involves both project management and business analysis responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong track record in both project management and business analysis, particularly within complex IT environments. They are adept at leading cross-functional teams, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and driving projects to completion on time and within scope.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead and manage complex IT projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to contract requirements, and achievement of project goals.
- Collaborate with clients, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Develop leadership-facing deliverables and documents for multiple stakeholders to provide project updates and/or work to bring consensus on key decision points.
- Identify, document, escalate, and address risks and issues via DIIT’s approved processes and systems.
- Actively track risks and proactively communicate risks, their impact and timeline for resolution across multiple stakeholders.
- Draft, develop, and document project process flows, communication strategies, and status updates.
- Archive all relevant documentation and manage supporting documents for audit-related activities.
- Liaise with schools, Borough Technology Directors, Service Desk, DeviceHub, DAAP, and various technical teams to seek and provide resolutions to stakeholders.
- Work with relevant partners to help with data analysis and report analysis as required.
- Ensure that the team is reporting on key metrics and clearly communicating these across multiple audiences.
- Review, manage, QA, and prepare supporting documents for invoice fulfillment for senior leadership signoffs and approvals for payment.
Qualifications and Skills
- 6+ years of Project Management and Business Analysis experience.
- 5+ years of experience in customer service and client-facing roles.
- 6+ years of experience documenting project deliverables.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Visio, Excel, Project, Smartsheet, Google Suite).
- Strong communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on process and quality.
What We Offer
- Annual Salary:
$100K to $110K (based on experience and certifications)
- Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement: 401K savings plan with company match
- Work Environment:
Remote flexibility with occasional travel to federal sites as needed
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and federal holidays
- Performance Evaluation/Retention Bonus: Opportunity for performance-based bonuses
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerging Tech, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, social, and recreational activities.
We value diversity and strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Decisions regarding employment are made based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job for which they are applying.
