NJTransit Sr IT Project Manager (815662)

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 Sr IT Project Manager (815662)

Complete Description

This position is hybrid, 9am-5pm, at 2 Gateway Plaza, Newark, NJ. Interviews are in person only.

Technical Project Manager for Capital Projects – Job Summary

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing implementation projects that support resilient information technology components within transit-related capital construction initiatives. These may include electrical systems, communications infrastructure, network components, and data center–related technologies.

The Project Manager oversees project planning, stakeholder coordination, and technical review cycles while ensuring project execution across multiple concurrent efforts in various stages of design, construction, and closeout. As a core member of the PMO, the Project Manager also administers the organization’s PPM tool, managing user setup, permissions, training, and governance workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate construction projects for IT components, managing multiple ongoing projects at varying stages of design, review, construction, and implementation.
• Coordinate technical design reviews of IT, communications, electrical, and network components developed by Engineering teams or external consultants.
• Facilitate review cycles by capturing feedback, consolidating SME comments, and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Serve as liaison among technical SMEs, Engineering, IT, vendors, and construction teams to ensure technical requirements are understood and accurately incorporated.
• Support construction oversight by coordinating SME site visits, inspections, and documentation reviews, ensuring issues are tracked through resolution.
• Review project documentation such as drawings, specifications, network diagrams, shop drawings, and RFIs, and route them to appropriate SMEs for validation.
• Coordinate and manage RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications with the appropriate SMEs and stakeholders.
• Manage implementation activities for IT and network components by coordinating specialist involvement.
• Coordinate operational support needs by engaging relevant technical teams for issue resolution or system updates.
• Lead project teams to define business requirements, develop schedules, and ensure successful on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Manage project execution within staffing, budget, and resource constraints.
• Host project meetings and provide clear, concise project updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues to minimize impacts to delivery timelines.
• Serve as primary liaison among sponsors, stakeholders, project teams, and vendors to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Administer the PPM tool, including user account management, profile and permissions configuration, training coordination, project intake workflows, and coordination with IT on enhancements or issues.
• Coordinate with business partners to ensure teams receive necessary project-related or systems-related training.

Requirements:

• Minimum of ten (10) years managing large, complex infrastructure or technology projects.
• Experience with plan review processes and construction documentation workflows; familiarity with NJDCA permitting processes preferred.
• Strong experience coordinating technical review cycles and working with SMEs across engineering and IT disciplines.
• Experience reviewing network diagrams, schedules, shop drawings, RFIs, and specifications.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Visio.
• Experience with AutoCAD and CSI-format documents (review-level experience acceptable).
• Proven ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams from initiation through implementation.
• Experience with Planview or other PPM tools (Clarity, HP PPM, etc.).
• Strong communication skills with business leaders, technical SMEs, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Proven capability in risk management and issue resolution.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• RCDD certification preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification highly preferred.

Required / Desired Skills

• 10+ years of extensive experience in leading large, complex projects Required 10 Years
• PMP and/or comparable project management certifications Required 8 Years
• Experience with Planview or other PPM tools (Clarity, HP PPM, etc.). Required 10 Years
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Visio Required 10 Years
• Experience with plan review processes and construction documentation workflows; familiarity with NJDCA permitting processes preferred Required 10 Years
• Experience with AutoCAD and CSI-format documents (review-level experience acceptable). Required 10 Years
• Experience as primary liaison between sponsor, stakeholders, team members, and vendors. Required 10 Years
• Experience in managing project delivery based on staffing (resource) and financial constraints. Required 10 Years