PSEM PROJECT MANAGER

Job Description

TASKS :

• Manage the end-to-end implementation and deployment of networks supporting NYC's Public Safety & Emergency Management (PSEM) systems;
• Oversee the successful migration of all Service Providers providing services to NYC PSEM 9-1-1 systems;
• Determine and define the project approach, resource requirements, team roles and responsibilities, and ensure that project resources are used effectively;
• Develop and review estimates and assumptions for the project's schedule, effort, and cost using established estimating models, best practices, and past experience;
• Create scope statements, weekly status reports, risk and issues log and other project deliverables;
• Manage project throughout the entire implementation and development life-cycle, providing direction for project teams and monitoring the progress of deliverables and tasks;
• Manage risks and issues and develop risk mitigation strategies;
• Create and manage project and communication plans;
• Plan, track, and drive infrastructure solution;
• Work closely with executive level leadership, as well as internal and external stakeholders;
• Provide oversight and management of blended teams of independent consultants and staff; manage vendor relationships,
• Ensure that staff and consultants adhere to the published PMO methodology and development standards defined for the PMO;
• Engage in PMO-related functions including monitoring budget and ensuring that established communication plans, risk management, and similar processes are adhered to;
• Participate in the review of project artifacts including technical requirements, user experience design, architecture, testing and implementation documentation;
• Manage the development of training plans and future support needs;
• Manage project close out and transition of all project artifacts and knowledge transfer to Agency staff prior to disengaging from a project;
• Support and contribute to the Program's goal of ongoing process improvement, and adherence to Project Management Institute's PMBOK and Client PSEM published project methodologies;
• Report to senior management within the Program, Client and stakeholder agencies on project status;
• Support the Director of Project Management with managing PMO functions including change requests, document and deliverable management, scheduling, reporting, etc.;
• Address client concerns and escalate all project risks and issues appropriately and manage them to resolution;
• Manage special projects and initiatives as assigned, included but not limited to scope described above.

Requirements

MANDATORY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Note : Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered

DESIRABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE :