Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a one year contract. This is a hybrid role and the consultant will need to be in the company's New York City offices for 3 days a week. This role may be contract to hire for the right candidate. The senior project manager will work to deploy a citywide privileged access management (PAM) solution to reduce the security risks associated with password-only access, unauthorized access, and compromised credentials; create more reliable information systems, and increase resiliency.
Work directly with vendors, technical staff, and agencies to ensure project success; coordinate with internal stakeholders across the agency to facilitate communication to agencies, adoption, and project ramp up, reporting and roll outs.
Manage multi-function team coordination, opportunity screening, proposal development, cost/benefit analysis, vendor selection, schedule and budget oversight, contactor/vendor management, issue resolution, and project close out.
Develop approved project proposals and assist in the development of project charters, cost estimates, and other project related artifacts; facilitate business case analysis.
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and resources; and develop and maintain a division level project delivery schedule with well-documented materials, Gantt chart and other executive briefing materials; perform related duties as required.
MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
At least 8 years of experience in project management.
Demonstrated experience in managing Agile and Waterfall projects.
Demonstrated experience in managing Identity Management projects.
Bachelor's degree.
PMP or equivalent certification.
DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of complex network architecture, hosting strategies
Understanding of authentication integration in Windows and Linux environments
Knowledge of NIST framework related to Identity & Access Management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple, high intensity projects simultaneously.
Strong knowledge of various project management tools.
Willingness to travel to offices within NYC as required.