Project Manager Talent Community at New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC)

About Us

NYSTEC is a nonprofit technology consulting company, advising agencies, organizations, institutions, and businesses since 1996. We’re independent and vendor-neutral, so we have our clients’ best interests at heart. At NYSTEC, we know that we succeed when individuals and teams flourish personally and professionally, so our benefits and perks support that mindset.

Join Our Talent Community

Interested in future project management roles? We’re always eager to connect with talented professionals. This posting is intended to identify and engage potential candidates in advance of hiring needs. Applications will be reviewed regularly, and qualified candidates will be contacted when a role becomes available.

At NYSTEC, consultants at all levels contribute to project management work across a wide range of client projects. In this type of role, you’ll work closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for change in how their organization operates and will help design and deliver solutions that drive meaningful impact. This includes providing project planning, coordinating work efforts, demonstrating problem-solving skills, and leading in stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Create key project documentation.
• Plan agendas and schedule meetings.
• Update presentation materials.
• Capture meeting minutes.
• Organize action items, risks, and issues.
• Assist with managing project quality.
• Track project timelines and progress.
• Prioritize projects and competing priorities.
• Work closely with the project team and external stakeholders to ensure that key project milestones are achieved in a timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate with stakeholders to provide updates, training, etc.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects from initiation to completion.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines, resources, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to engage cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and project budgets.
• Ability to translate complex analytic ideas into actionable insights for different stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products, with advanced Excel and Word skills.
  
  

Advanced Qualifications

• PMP or related project management certification.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).
• Background in program/portfolio management or project management office (PMO) support.
• Exposure to information technology (IT) or data projects involving cloud migrations, system integrations, or software implementations.
  
  

Project managers span a variety of consultancy levels based on experience, skills, and project needs. Anticipated opportunities may fall within a salary range of $60,407-$145,271 per year. When determining compensation, we analyze and carefully consider several factors, including position level, skill set, experience, location, and job-related qualifications.

It is NYSTEC's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all individuals, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, military service and veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws and ordinances. NYSTEC is strongly committed to this policy and believes in the concept and spirit of the law.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or to perform this job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Learn more about NYSTEC by visiting nystec.com.