Project Manager

Cloud and Things; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud and Things seeks a Project Manager to support our NYS client, overseeing IT policies, controls, and audit processes. The role involves evaluating controls, developing documentation, and crafting IT communications for staff and clients.

You will collaborate with executives to issue policies and drive risk mitigation, with a focus on Lean and continuous improvement in a government-facing context.

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Process Modeling and management using Microsoft Visio.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 2013, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint 2010 or higher.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project 2010 or higher.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization and with outside agencies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, independently set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documenting key process requirements, and ability to produce sample work upon client request.
• General knowledge of public mass transit assets and operations.
• Expert knowledge of lean methods, waste elimination, 5S, total productive maintenance, flow, and error proofing.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis and value stream mapping.
• Experience leading Kaizen or continuous improvement events and/or improvement teams and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Strong project management, coordination, multitasking, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare concise and insightful reports in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Visio, and Access, with proficiency in MS Visio for process mapping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation, review, and enforcement of IT policies, procedures, internal controls, and audit-related processes.
• Review existing policies and procedures to identify items that require revision or rescission, including asset-related policies and procedures.
• Identify and develop new policies, procedures, and controls needed to evaluate, mitigate, and manage business risk.
• Collaborate with Executive Offices to develop and issue required IT policies, procedures, controls, and related documentation.
• Develop IT communications programs for client and IT staff, deliver communications based on identified themes, and measure program effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Project management

Organization

Reporting

Lean / Kaizen

Root cause analysis

SOP creation

Tools

MS Visio

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Project

Excel

Access

Job description

Back Project Manager Other Area(s) New York , New York W-2 hourly Sep 14, 2026

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Title: Project Manager Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite & 2 Days Remote) Duration: Long Term (with potential for extension) W2 Hourly Rate:$58-65/hour Application Deadline: 9/18//2026

Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager who will support our NYS client by overseeing the development, implementation, and enforcement of IT policies, procedures, internal controls, and audit-related processes. This role will evaluate existing and new controls to help mitigate and manage business risk, collaborate with Executive Offices on policy and procedural documentation, and develop IT communications programs for client and IT staff.

Duties

• Oversee the development, implementation, review, and enforcement of IT policies, procedures, internal controls, and audit-related processes.
• Review existing policies and procedures to identify items that require revision or rescission, including asset-related policies and procedures.
• Identify and develop new policies, procedures, and controls needed to evaluate, mitigate, and manage business risk.
• Collaborate with Executive Offices to develop and issue required IT policies, procedures, controls, and related documentation.
• Develop IT communications programs for client and IT staff, deliver communications based on identified themes, and measure program effectiveness.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Experience in Business Process Modeling and management using Microsoft Visio.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 2013, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint 2010 or higher.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project 2010 or higher.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization and with outside agencies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, independently set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documenting key process requirements, and ability to produce sample work upon client request.
• General knowledge of public mass transit assets and operations.
• Expert knowledge of lean methods, waste elimination, 5S, total productive maintenance, flow, and error proofing.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis and value stream mapping.
• Experience leading Kaizen or continuous improvement events and/or improvement teams and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Strong project management, coordination, multitasking, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare concise and insightful reports in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Visio, and Access, with proficiency in MS Visio for process mapping.

Desirable Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt certification from an accredited institution or training company is preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure.
• Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change.
• Professional development through exposure to innovative Agile practices and leadership collaboration.
• A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.

Ready to make a difference?

We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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