Project Manager IT Strategy and Roadmap- Gateway

Arcadis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Project Manager for IT Strategy and Roadmap to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project. This role involves managing IT governance, maintaining IT roadmaps, and ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields, with over 7 years of relevant experience in IT project management. The position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 to $260,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of enterprise IT, cloud, networking and cybersecurity.
• 7+ years of relevant IT project or strategy experience.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously update the multi‑year IT roadmap.
• Ensure initiatives align with enterprise architecture standards.
• Track delivery of strategic initiatives and maintain dashboards.
• Manage roadmap‑aligned projects including scope, schedule, and risks.
• Facilitate workshops and provide executive communications.

Skills

IT project or strategy experience

Enterprise IT knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Cloud (Azure preferred)

Networking and cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Architectural diagrams/tools (Visio, Lucidchart)

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager IT Strategy and Roadmap to support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States — the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing the construction work plans and regular reporting on compliance and environmental permitting requirements. We are working as the Delivery Partner along with team members and selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program — one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation — and is designed to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long‑term reliability of the Northeast Corridor. The project encompasses the construction of a new, two‑track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River, along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113‑year‑old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.

This is a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program that will reshape rail transportation, drive sustainable economic growth, and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high‑performing, multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high‑profile projects in the world.

Role accountabilities

• IT Strategy & Roadmap Governance: Maintain and continuously update the multi‑year IT roadmap across applications, infrastructure, data, and security.
• Architecture Alignment & Governance: Ensure initiatives align with enterprise architecture standards and target‑state designs.
• Network & Architecture Documentation: Maintain enterprise network diagrams covering on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Strategic Plan Execution & Delivery Tracking: Track delivery of strategic initiatives and maintain dashboards of progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Tactical Decision Alignment: Inventory prior tactical decisions and assess alignment with target architecture and security standards.
• Project & Portfolio Management: Manage roadmap‑aligned projects including scope, schedule, and risks and maintain project artifacts (charters, RAID logs, status reports).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate workshops and provide executive communications and updates.
• Governance & Continuous Improvement: Support governance processes and improve roadmap and reporting practices.
• IT Steering Committee Governance & Administration: Coordinate and administer the IT Steering Committee (or equivalent governance forum) to support decision‑making on IT strategy, roadmap priorities, and major technology investments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant IT project or strategy experience.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT, cloud (Azure preferred), networking, and cybersecurity.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public sector or large‑scale infrastructure experience.
• Familiarity with TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework).
• PMP or similar certification.
• Experience with architecture diagrams/tools (Visio, Lucidchart).

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Project and portfolio management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Analytical problem solving
• Communication and reporting
• Attention to detail

Benefits and Compensation

Arcadis offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition programs and optional benefits such as wellbeing, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. Six paid holidays and 15 days PTO accrue per year. The salary range for this position is \$180,000 – \$260,000. Actual salaries are determined by experience, education, budget and other factors.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.