City Of New York

Public Safety Senior Project Manager

City Of New York$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree in relevant fields such as computer science or engineering; or an associate degree with additional experience.
  • 4-8 years of full-time experience in project management or related technologies.
  • Demonstrated specialization in relevant technologies, methodologies, or domains.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and high-visibility projects.
  • Strong knowledge of project management best practices and methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex public safety and technology initiatives through all project phases.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans and schedules for effective delivery.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to align projects with operational objectives.
  • Engage with executive leadership to provide status updates and facilitate decisions.
  • Oversee project governance, budgeting, and risk management processes.
  • Support procurement activities by developing and reviewing project-related documents.
  • Guide and mentor Project Managers for process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Involvement in high-impact public safety projects.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Potential for leadership and mentorship roles.
  • Exposure to executive-level decision-making processes.
Full Job Description
The successful candidate will serve as a Public Safety Senior Project Manager reporting to the Public Safety Division. Responsibilities will include: -Lead and manage complex, high-visibility public safety, emergency management, and technology initiatives throughout the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, implementation, transition, and closeout activities -Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, resource strategies, communication plans, risk mitigation plans, and governance documentation to ensure successful project delivery -Provide strategic oversight and coordination of cross-functional teams consisting of City staff, consultants, vendors, and stakeholder agencies, ensuring alignment with operational priorities, timelines, and program objectives -Engage regularly with executive leadership, agency stakeholders, and technical teams to provide project status reporting, facilitate decision-making, manage escalations, and ensure effective stakeholder communication -Oversee project governance, budgeting, risk and issue management, change management, and adherence to PMO methodologies, OTI standards, and established project management best practices -Support procurement and vendor management activities, including development and review of Statements of Work (SOWs), contracts, RFPs, and vendor deliverables -Review and coordinate project artifacts including business and technical requirements, architecture documentation, implementation plans, testing documentation, operational readiness materials, and transition support plans -Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Project Managers supporting ongoing PMO process improvement initiatives and operational maturity efforts -Coordinate with operational and technical support teams to ensure successful transition of projects into production support, including knowledge transfer, asset management coordination, and identification of future operational support needs -Perform special projects and initiatives as assigned. HOURS/SHIFT Day - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings. WORK LOCATION Brooklyn, NY TO APPLY Please go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID #783944 * Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL IT PROJECT SPECIALIST - 95710 Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or 2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or 3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or 4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

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