Hybrid IT Project Manager - Capital Infrastructure Lead

Rulesys Technologies Inc; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NJTransit is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee capital IT projects in Newark, NJ. The role requires coordinating IT, electrical, and network components across design, construction, and closeout stages, with a PMO focus and governance responsibilities.

The position demands strong communication with engineers, vendors, and leaders, plus hands-on use of Planview and MS Office tools. The work is hybrid, with interviews in person at 2 Gateway Plaza.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of managing large, complex infrastructure or technology projects.
• Experience with plan review processes and construction documentation workflows.
• Strong experience coordinating technical review cycles with SMEs across engineering and IT disciplines.
• Experience reviewing network diagrams, schedules, RFIs, and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Visio.
• Experience with Planview or other PPM tools (Clarity, HP PPM).
• Strong communication with business leaders, technical SMEs, stakeholders, and vendors.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction projects for IT components across design to implementation.
• Lead design reviews of IT, electrical, and network components.
• Facilitate feedback and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Serve as liaison among SMEs, engineering, IT, vendors, and construction teams.
• Administer the PMO tools and governance workflows.
• Host project meetings and provide concise updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks to delivery timelines.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications.
• Coordinate training with business partners.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Communication

Leadership

Education

Electrical engineering degree

PMP certification

RCDD certification

Tools

Planview

Microsoft Visio

AutoCAD

Clarity / HP PPM

Microsoft Office

Job description

NJTransit is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee capital IT projects in Newark, NJ. The role requires coordinating IT, electrical, and network components across design, construction, and closeout stages, with a PMO focus and governance responsibilities.

The position demands strong communication with engineers, vendors, and leaders, plus hands-on use of Planview and MS Office tools. The work is hybrid, with interviews in person at 2 Gateway Plaza.