Job Title
Sr. IT Project Manager (Hybrid Onsite)
Location
Newark, NJ
Duration
6 months
Interview Type
In Person Only
Note
In Person Interview Only
Locals required
Hybrid Onsite
Description
The Technical Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and managingimplementation projects that support resilient information technologycomponents within transit-related capital construction initiatives. These mayinclude electrical systems, communications infrastructure, network components,and data center–related technologies.
The Project Manager oversees project planning, stakeholdercoordination, and technical review cycles while ensuring project executionacross multiple concurrent efforts in various stages of design, construction,and closeout. As a core member of the PMO, the Project Manager also administersthe organization’s PPM tool, managing user setup, permissions, training, andgovernance workflows.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate construction projects for IT components, managing multiple ongoingprojects at varying stages of design, review, construction, and implementation.
Coordinate technical design reviews of IT, communications, electrical, andnetwork components developed by Engineering teams or external consultants.
Facilitate review cycles by capturing feedback, consolidating SME comments,and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
Serve as liaison among technical SMEs, Engineering, IT, vendors, andconstruction teams to ensure technical requirements are understood andaccurately incorporated.
Support construction oversight by coordinating SME site visits, inspections,and documentation reviews, ensuring issues are tracked through resolution.
Review project documentation such as drawings, specifications, networkdiagrams, shop drawings, and RFIs, and route them to appropriate SMEs forvalidation.
Coordinate and manage RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications with theappropriate SMEs and stakeholders.
Manage implementation activities for IT and network components bycoordinating specialist involvement.
Coordinate operational support needs by engaging relevant technical teams forissue resolution or system updates.
Lead project teams to define business requirements, develop schedules, andensure successful on-time, on-budget delivery.
Manage project execution within staffing, budget, and resource constraints.
Host project meetings and provide clear, concise project updates tostakeholders and leadership.
Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues to minimize impacts todelivery timelines.
Serve as primary liaison among sponsors, stakeholders, project teams, andvendors to ensure alignment and effective communication.
Administer the PPM tool, including user account management, profile andpermissions configuration, training coordination, project intake workflows, andcoordination with IT on enhancements or issues.
Coordinate with business partners to ensure teams receive necessaryproject-related or systems-related training.
Requirements:
Minimum of ten (10) years managing large, complex infrastructure ortechnology projects.
Experience with plan review processes and construction documentationworkflows; familiarity with NJDCA permitting processes preferred.
Strong experience coordinating technical review cycles and working with SMEsacross engineering and IT disciplines.
Experience reviewing network diagrams, schedules, shop drawings, RFIs, andspecifications.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Visio.
Experience with AutoCAD and CSI-format documents (review-level experienceacceptable).
Proven ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple concurrentprojects.
Demonstrated experience leading project teams from initiation throughimplementation.
Experience with Planview or other PPM tools (Clarity, HP PPM, etc.).
Strong communication skills with business leaders, technical SMEs,stakeholders, and vendors.
Proven capability in risk management and issue resolution.
Education and Certifications:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a relatedtechnical discipline.
RCDD certification preferred.
PMP or equivalent project management certification highly preferred.
Top Skills
Skill
Required /Desired
Amount
of Experience
10+ years of extensive experience in leading large, complex projects
Required
10
Years
PMP and/or comparable project management certifications
Required
8
Years
Experience with Planview or other PPM tools (Clarity, HP PPM, etc.).
Required
10
Years
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Visio
Required
10
Years
Experience with plan review processes and construction documentation workflows; familiarity with NJDCA permitting processes preferred
Required
10
Years
Experience with AutoCAD and CSI-format documents (review-level experience acceptable).
Required
10
Years
Experience as primary liaison between sponsor, stakeholders, team members, and vendors.
Required
10
Years
Experience in managing project delivery based on staffing (resource) and financial constraints.
Required
10
Years
Recruiter
Contact: Pravallika -
