Job Description

A New York City government agency, located in Long Island City, is looking for a Project Manager to work within the PMO for a long-term contract.

NO C2C submissions will be accepted or reviewed. There is NO subcontracting of any kind on this position.

Candidates should be local and willing to work on site. This position will be on site in Long Island City, NY.

Position posted is eligible for consideration to participate in the client's pilot Work from Home program currently in force for all IT Department consultants/contingents, after the selected candidate completes 90 days of their original engagement (same role, responsibilities, etc).

Pay Rate: $85-$120 based on experience.

Our client’s Information Technology Department is in the process of upgrading the PMO. They are looking for a senior project Manager to play a key role in establishing a best-in-class PMO and then managing the change portfolio controls and processes, including monitoring and reporting on progress against the annual portfolio plan, long range planning, capacity, financial and resource planning. The candidate will have superior skills in Project Management (Waterfall methodology), Agile/Scrum experience is a must.

Role & Requirements:

• Experience managing PMO/change portfolio management and control processes, including cross portfolio planning.

• Strong experience in project portfolio management tools and methodologies.

• Experienced in resource planning and capacity management.

• Develop appropriate central frameworks and governance models. Responsible for embedding best practices & advocating our governance frameworks (and coordinating all PMO processes to ensure they are happening when they need to be).

• Understanding of the project lifecycle, with experience delivering projects end-to-end.

• Monitor and report on progress against the annual portfolio plan, long range planning, capacity, financial and resource planning.

• Lead on maintaining cross portfolio benefits tracking and realization.

• Identify and escalate change risks, conflicts, and synergies, driving improved efficiency and risk reduction.

• Solid governance standards to ensure adequate project management documentation, reporting and plans are in place.

• Support the wider team to establish best practices and governance into the PMO. And providing guidance and support to junior team members and coordinating their activities so there is consistency in PMO support.

• Working with business areas to understand changes requirements and requests (And managing demand mgt process).

• Board level reporting.

• PPM tool management experience – ensure that the tool is fit for purpose and implement necessary changes to enhance its capability; will be responsible for evaluating and implementing the organization’s next PPM tool.

• Great communications skills – someone who will work with the delivery teams and quickly help with any blockers and assist as required.

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