Project Manager

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with 12 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have specialized knowledge of any of the NYC Department of Education systems such as Accessible Tool for Learning About Students (ATLAS) application or SESIS (Special Education Student Information System or CAP Legacy system (Child Assistance Program or Child Assessment Program) and will be responsible for managing projects from initiation through completion. As the primary point of contact for clients you will ensure that projects are executed within scope on time and within budget while meeting all deliverables and client expectations.
Key Responsibilities:

Client Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for the client throughout the project lifecycle ensuring clear and continuous communication.
Business Process Analysis: Perform business process analysis assess performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
Project Management: Oversee the project ensuring it stays on track with scope timeline and budget. Perform risk assessments and manage issues as they arise.
Team Management: Lead the engineering team to deliver project deliverables on time and within the defined scope.
Project Deliverables: Ensure that all project deliverables match the project plan and meet the estimates provided during planning.
Review and Approval: Review and approve project deliverables ensuring quality standards are met.
Client Meetings: Set up and facilitate client meetings ensuring all key stakeholders are involved and informed.
Meeting Facilitation: Lead meetings document key outcomes and distribute meeting notes to all stakeholders.
Task Assignment: Create detailed project plans and assign tasks to team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Daily Stand-Up Meetings: Manage and conduct daily stand-up meetings to track progress and address any issues quickly.
Weekly Status Meetings: Set up and facilitate weekly status meetings with the client and internal teams to track project progress discuss challenges and provide updates.
Weekly Status Reports: Create and submit weekly status reports detailing progress challenges risks and next steps.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience in project management with a focus on managing software and engineering teams.
Knowledge of any of the NYC Department of Education systems such as Accessible Tool for Learning About Students (ATLAS) application or SESIS (Special Education Student Information System or CAP Legacy system (Child Assistance Program or Child Assessment Program)Leadership: Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams and collaborating with clients and stakeholders.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to facilitate meetings create reports and manage client relationships.
Project Management Tools: Proficient with project management software and tools to track progress manage tasks and generate reports.
Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills to ensure project success and overcome obstacles.
Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously balancing priorities and deadlines effectively.
Education: A degree in Project Management Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Skills:

Certification in Project Management (PMP or equivalent).
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
Experience with cross-functional teams and large-scale projects.

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity please contact Irina Rozenbergat your earliest convenience.

At Ariel Partners we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions so when they have their biggest challenges we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers our people and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges accept new ideas and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal state and local laws.

Required Experience:

Client Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for the client throughout the project lifecycle ensuring clear and continuous communication.
Business Process Analysis: Perform business process analysis assess performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
Project Management: Oversee the project ensuring it stays on track with scope timeline and budget. Perform risk assessments and manage issues as they arise.
Team Management: Lead the engineering team to deliver project deliverables on time and within the defined scope.
Project Deliverables: Ensure that all project deliverables match the project plan and meet the estimates provided during planning.
Review and Approval: Review and approve project deliverables ensuring quality standards are met.
Client Meetings: Set up and facilitate client meetings ensuring all key stakeholders are involved and informed.
Meeting Facilitation: Lead meetings document key outcomes and distribute meeting notes to all stakeholders.
Task Assignment: Create detailed project plans and assign tasks to team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Daily Stand-Up Meetings: Manage and conduct daily stand-up meetings to track progress and address any issues quickly.
Weekly Status Meetings: Set up and facilitate weekly status meetings with the client and internal teams to track project progress discuss challenges and provide updates.
Weekly Status Reports: Create and submit weekly status reports detailing progress challenges risks and next steps.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience in project management with a focus on managing software and engineering teams.
Knowledge of any of the NYC Department of Education systems such as Accessible Tool for Learning About Students (ATLAS) application or SESIS (Special Education Student Information System or CAP Legacy system (Child Assistance Program or Child Assessment Program)Leadership: Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams and collaborating with clients and stakeholders.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to facilitate meetings create reports and manage client relationships.
Project Management Tools: Proficient with project management software and tools to track progress manage tasks and generate reports.
Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills to ensure project success and overcome obstacles.
Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously balancing priorities and deadlines effectively.
Education: A degree in Project Management Engineering or a related field is preferred.