Senior IT Project Manager - Govt Systems & Strategy

Delan Associates, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delan Associates, Inc. seeks a Lead IT Project Manager to oversee medium-to-large IT initiatives, including sub-projects and deliverables on a rolling basis.

You will develop and steward PM artifacts, manage SDLC processes for custom and out-of-the-box systems, and present updates to executive management.

The role requires collaboration with technical and non-technical teams, strong architecture knowledge, and the ability to handle multiple priorities under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience leading medium to large IT projects.
• Proficient in SDLC methodologies and business analysis.
• Knowledge of government IT systems and standards.
• Strong communication with executive stakeholders.
• Ability to manage budgets and project artifacts.
• Deliverables quality control and compliance.
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT projects and sub-projects, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Develop and steward PM artifacts and governance artifacts.
• Manage SDLC processes for custom and out-of-the-box systems.
• Present status updates to executive management and sponsors.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across departments.
• Maintain alignment with architecture and quality standards.

Skills

Lead IT Project Manager

IT project management & SDLC

Government IT systems

Executive-level communication

Financial management oversight

Deliverables quality & standards

Collaboration with technical & non-tek

Strategic planning

Multitasking under deadlines

Server & application architecture

Cross-functional teamwork

Customer & quality focus

Problem solving & decision making

Written & verbal communication

Analytical & presentation skills

Team-building

Job description

Required Skills

A minimum of 4 years of experience with the following skill sets:

Lead IT Project Manager, in overseeing medium/large scale IT projects and solutions, comprising sub-projects and distinct deliverables on a rolling deliverable basis; responsible for developing and stewarding related IT Project Management artifacts.

Managing IT projects (as well as formal SDLC and business analysis methodologies) for custom 3-tier web applications, as well as proprietary or customized out-of-the-box systems.

Knowledge of government IT systems, particularly legacy systems.

Presenting and communicating with executive level management.

Managing all aspects of a project, including providing overall guidance and direction, overseeing financial management, and seeing tasks through to completion with minimal guidance.

Proficiency in reviewing project deliverables for completeness, quality, and compliance with established project standards.

Demonstrated ability to work well with technical and non-technical resources.

Ability to take strategic direction from executive management and participate in strategic planning activities throughout the lifetime of the project.

Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Strong knowledge of server and application architecture.

Ability to work in cross-functional teams to provide the best solution

Strong customer and quality-focus.

Sound problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills.

Outstanding collaboration and team building skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent analytic, organization, presentation, and facilitation skills