Public Safety Tech Project Lead (PMO & Infra)

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) is seeking an IT Project Specialist to lead a portfolio of projects in public safety and emergency management. The role involves directing development, COTS, and infrastructure initiatives, with senior-level oversight of project teams and support functions.

Responsibilities include creating charters, estimates, risk logs, and communication plans, while ensuring adherence to PMO methodologies and vendor contracts.

Qualifications

• PM experience coordinating projects across development, COTS, and infrastructure.
• Ability to create project charters, estimates, and risk logs.
• Experience with vendor management and PMO processes.

Responsibilities

• Determine project approach, scope, resources, and schedule.
• Develop and review estimates for schedule, effort, and cost.
• Create project charter, scope statements, status reports, and risk logs.
• Manage projects through the full life-cycle with internal and external teams.
• Plan, track, and communicate on infrastructure solutions and resources.
• Oversee vendor relationships and CPs/RFPs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Risk management

Education

Baccalaureate degree in computer science or related field

Associate degree in computer science or related field

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience in related area

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

The City of New York's Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) is seeking an IT Project Specialist to lead a portfolio of projects in public safety and emergency management. The role involves directing development, COTS, and infrastructure initiatives, with senior-level oversight of project teams and support functions.

Responsibilities include creating charters, estimates, risk logs, and communication plans, while ensuring adherence to PMO methodologies and vendor contracts.