Technology Project Manager

engineersmind; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineersmind is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead government IT projects in the Long Beach, NY / Long Island City, NY area. You will own projects end-to-end from planning through delivery, work as the main liaison between agency stakeholders and internal technical teams, and ensure compliance, security, and reporting standards are met.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of IT project management experience, a background in government or highly regulated environments, strong communication and

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of IT project management experience.
• Experience managing projects for government agencies.
• Solid grasp of IT systems and software development lifecycles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own IT projects end-to-end - planning, execution, budget, timeline, and delivery.
• Act as the main point of contact between agency stakeholders and internal technical teams.
• Build and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk logs.
• Track and resolve issues, risks, and change requests, escalating when needed.
• Ensure projects follow required compliance, security, and reporting standards.
• Coordinate across developers, analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams to hit milestones.
• Prepare and deliver status updates, reports, and presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Run meetings, workshops, and stakeholder check-ins throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply standard PM frameworks (PMI, Agile, or SDLC) based on project needs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Location: Long Beach, NY / Long Island City, NY

Experience: 5-10 Years

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only (required due to client contract requirements)

About the Role

We're hiring an IT Project Manager to lead technology projects for a government agency client based in the Long Beach, NY / Long Island City, NY area. This role is ideal for a PM with a strong IT background who has experience managing projects within government, public sector, or highly regulated environments.

What You'll Do

• Own IT projects end-to-end - planning, execution, budget, timeline, and delivery
• Act as the main point of contact between agency stakeholders and internal technical teams
• Build and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk logs
• Track and resolve issues, risks, and change requests, escalating when needed
• Ensure projects follow required compliance, security, and reporting standards
• Coordinate across developers, analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams to hit milestones
• Prepare and deliver status updates, reports, and presentations to leadership and stakeholders
• Run meetings, workshops, and stakeholder check-ins throughout the project lifecycle
• Apply standard PM frameworks (PMI, Agile, or SDLC) based on project needs

What You Bring

• 5-10 years of Project Management experience in IT
• Experience managing projects for or within government agencies (federal, state, or local)
• Solid grasp of IT systems, software development lifecycles, and infrastructure
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at once
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• PMP certification
• Familiarity with FISMA, FedRAMP, or agency-specific compliance standards
• Experience with MS Project, Jira, or similar tools
• Active security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one)