Expert Project Manager

Diverse-Agile-Solutions; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Diverse Agile Solutions (DAS) in Albany, NY, seeks an Expert Project Manager to lead complex Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO) programs, coordinating IT and OT teams, vendors, and stakeholders. You will drive schedule, budget, risk, and governance to deliver mission-critical transportation technology projects.

The role requires 7+ years of senior PM experience, PMP certification, and a deep understanding of ITS, cybersecurity, and enterprise project governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or related discipline.
• Active PMP certification.
• 7+ years senior-level project management experience.
• Experience leading large cross-functional technology teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing complex enterprise technology initiatives with changing business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, success criteria, and risk mitigation.
• Develop plans, WBS, schedules, budgets, and resource plans; lead requirements sessions.
• Lead multiple concurrent technology projects from initiation through deployment with IT/OT coordination.
• Oversee IT/OT integration, cybersecurity considerations, dashboards, analytics, and reporting.
• Prepare executive-level status reports and governance documentation; manage changes and vendor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Risk management

Vendor management

Agile / Hybrid PM

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related discipline

PMP certification

Job description

Expert Project Manager

Diverse Agile Solutions (DAS)

Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid/Onsite as required)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Experience Level: Expert (7+ Years Required)
Clearance: Must be eligible to work on U.S. government projects

About Diverse Agile Solutions

Diverse Agile Solutions (DAS) is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) delivering innovative IT consulting, digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud, and enterprise modernization solutions to federal, state, and commercial clients.

Our success is built on technical excellence, collaborative partnerships, and a commitment to delivering mission-critical solutions that improve public services. We are seeking an experienced Expert Project Manager to support a major Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO) Technology Program.

Position Overview

Diverse Agile Solutions is seeking an Expert Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO) initiatives involving both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

This role will oversee multiple interrelated projects that collectively support strategic transportation objectives. The successful candidate will provide leadership across cross-functional teams while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals.

This position requires an experienced leader who understands transportation technologies, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, stakeholder management, and enterprise project governance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Strategy

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Lead requirements gathering sessions with business and technical stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate technology solutions supporting transportation operations and TSMO initiatives.
• Develop business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI documentation.
• Build stakeholder engagement and communication strategies across agencies and vendors.

Project Execution & Leadership

• Lead multiple concurrent technology projects from initiation through deployment.
• Direct cross-functional teams consisting of:
  • IT professionals
  • Operational Technology (OT) engineers
  • Software developers
  • Infrastructure engineers
  • System integrators
  • Business stakeholders
  • Third-party vendors
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Establish quality assurance processes and ensure project deliverables meet organizational standards.
• Manage project scope, changes, and governance through formal change management processes.
• Oversee vendor selection, contracts, and performance management.

IT / OT Integration

• Coordinate integration between enterprise IT systems and transportation operational technologies.
• Support deployment of intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
• Ensure cybersecurity best practices are incorporated into both IT and OT environments.
• Oversee data collection, analytics, reporting, and operational dashboards.
• Monitor system reliability, performance, and operational readiness.
• Ensure systems are fully tested, documented, and prepared for production deployment.

Communication & Governance

• Prepare executive-level project status reports.
• Present updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings and steering committee sessions.
• Resolve project conflicts and remove delivery obstacles.
• Maintain complete project documentation, meeting minutes, action items, and technical artifacts.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes.
• Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned.
• Recommend improvements to delivery methodologies and governance.
• Stay current with emerging transportation technologies including:
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Cloud Computing
  • Transportation Communications
  • Cybersecurity

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Minimum 84 months (7 years) of senior-level project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, cross-functional technology teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing complex enterprise technology initiatives with changing business priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience are highly preferred:

• 84 months managing large-scale IT and Operational Technology (OT) integration projects.
• 84 months leading projects involving cross-functional business, technical, security, and vendor teams.
• 72 months managing transportation operations, traffic management, or Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects.
• 72 months developing stakeholder engagement plans, executive communications, conflict resolution strategies, and governance documentation.
• 60 months establishing project performance metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting.
• 60 months leading process improvement initiatives and conducting post-project reviews.
• 48 months supporting IT infrastructure, Operational Technology systems, and cybersecurity implementations.

Desired Technical Knowledge

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO)
• Operational Technology (OT)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Traffic Management Systems
• IoT Technologies
• Cloud Platforms
• Enterprise Infrastructure
• Network Technologies
• Cybersecurity Frameworks
• Data Analytics
• AI / Machine Learning
• Project Portfolio Management
• Agile and Hybrid Project Management
• Risk Management
• Vendor Management

What Makes You Successful

The ideal candidate is:

• An exceptional communicator capable of working with executive leadership and technical teams.
• Highly organized and skilled at managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable leading large-scale technology initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Experienced in balancing strategic planning with hands-on project execution.
• Passionate about improving transportation technology and public-sector services.

Why Join Diverse Agile Solutions?

At DAS, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful government technology initiatives that improve transportation safety and operational efficiency. We offer a collaborative culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work alongside highly skilled technology professionals delivering innovative solutions to public-sector clients.

Diverse Agile Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Diverse Agile Solutions is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and may be required to successfully complete background investigations depending on client requirements.