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New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC) · 2 weeks ago

Senior Consultant- Project Manager

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

4+ years exp

NYSTEC is a nonprofit technology consulting company that has been advising agencies and organizations since 1996. They are seeking a Senior Consultant- Project Manager to lead independent verification and validation (IV&V) efforts, ensuring quality and compliance of vendor-implemented software solutions for their clients.

CharityInformation TechnologyNon Profit

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Evaluate the vendor’s project management practices, technical processes, and deliverables to ensure alignment with client requirements and industry standards

Advise the client on opportunities to improve project planning, execution, and risk management to enhance the likelihood of successful implementation

Communicate findings, recommendations, and progress updates through clear reports and briefings to client stakeholders

Oversee IV&V project activities, schedules, and resources to ensure timely, objective, and value-added support throughout the engagement

Facilitate collaboration between the client, vendor, and other stakeholders to promote transparency, accountability, and effective issue resolution

Monitor project risks, dependencies, and change management activities proactively, providing independent analysis and recommendations for mitigation

Apply knowledge of systems development life cycles, project management methodologies, and industry best practices to guide IV&V activities

Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and developing strategies to strengthen future project governance and delivery

Qualification

IV&V principlesRisk managementProject managementPMP certificationAgile methodologiesSDLC knowledgeCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Ability to plan, execute, and manage complex technology projects, including schedule, scope, and resource management

Excellent understanding of IV&V principles, methodologies, and best practices for assessing vendor-delivered solutions

Familiarity with systems implementation, software development life cycles (SDLC), and integrating third-party solutions

Ability to evaluate project data, identify risks and issues, and develop actionable recommendations for improvement

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and project information clearly to diverse audiences

Ability to learn and apply new content and skills and adapt to evolving client needs

A bachelor's degree in a technical field and four years of related experience

An equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and experience will be considered

Preferred

Experience working on information technology projects

Project management professional (PMP) certification

Knowledge of agile methodologies, such as scrum and Kanban

Experience managing large-scale projects with multiple teams from other organizations

Ability to provide strategic insights and practical recommendations that enhance client outcomes, strengthen project performance, and deliver measurable business value