Senior IT Project & Program Manager — Complex Systems

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Tax-Deferred Savings Plan

Health benefits

Job summary

The City University of New York (LaGuardia Community College) seeks an IT Computer Systems Manager to lead major IT projects, govern IT initiatives, and manage staff and budgets. The role requires coordinating vendors and cross-functional teams, ensuring data integrity and alignment with campus goals.

This exempt, full-time position offers growth within CUNY's Classified Managerial Service and requires extensive experience in information systems and administrative leadership.

Qualifications

• Six years of progressively responsible information systems experience.
• Experience in administrative or managerial capacity required.
• Experience monitoring IT budgets and approving procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects aligned with institutional goals and project requirements.
• Oversee charters, level of effort estimations, and ROI analysis.
• Manage schedules, budgets, resources, and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and administrative units.
• Document decisions, manage communications, and maintain transparency.
• Provide daily oversight to multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants.

Skills

Project Management

IT Governance

Vendor Management

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

The City University of New York (LaGuardia Community College) seeks an IT Computer Systems Manager to lead major IT projects, govern IT initiatives, and manage staff and budgets. The role requires coordinating vendors and cross-functional teams, ensuring data integrity and alignment with campus goals.

This exempt, full-time position offers growth within CUNY's Classified Managerial Service and requires extensive experience in information systems and administrative leadership.