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Project Owner

DISTRICT ATTORNEY-MANHATTAN
Manhattan, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

Project Owner

  • DISTRICT ATTORNEY-MANHATTAN
Posted On: 04/11/2026
  • Full-Time
Location
MANHATTAN
  • No Exam Required
Department
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Salary Range:
$72,779.00 – $95,735.00

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Job Description

The New York County District Attorney’s Office Information Technology Bureau is seeking a highly motivated Information Technology Project Owner/Requirements Engineer to bridge the gap between the business objectives and technical execution. This hybrid role combines strategic ownership of the project vision and delivery with detailed technical and functional requirements engineering. The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and development teams, ensuring projects are both well-defined and executed to deliver maximum value.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Define and communicate the project vision, scope, and deliverables aligned with business priorities.
  • Develop prioritize and manage the product development to maximize delivery, represent stakeholder interests and act as the main point of contact for cross functional teams.
  • Collaborate with project managers, developers, and QA to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Participate in planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Monitor progress, resolve impediments and negotiate trade-offs between scope time and resources. Illicit and analyze functional and non-functional requirements through stakeholder interviews and document analysis.
  • Translate business needs into clear user stories, use cases and technical specifications.
  • Create and maintain requirement documents including process flows, wireframes, and matrices.
  • Support development and QA teams with requirement clarification and updates throughout the development life cycle.
  • Validate and verify the deliverables to be sure they meet business and technical expectations.
In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college; and
  • Minimum two (2) to four (4) years of experience in computer science information systems or relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements/Skills:
  • Proficiency with project and requirement management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps or similar.
  • Previous coding experience a plus.
  • Excellent communication negotiation stakeholder and management skills required.
  • Strong understanding of agile and traditional software development methodologies with proven ability to manage project scope while delivering high tech documentation.

Hours/Shift:

  • A temporary 5-day schedule will be required for onboarding and training requirements (Monday to Friday) 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

How to Apply:

  • Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

Additional Information:

  • Current office employees: To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least 1 year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. In addition, must meet the minimum and additional qualifications of the position.
  • Looking for candidates that can make a two (2) year commitment to the hiring unit.
  • Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058


Minimum Qualifications


1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness


As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement


  • City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information


The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Job ID
777272
Posted until
06/09/2026
Title code
56058
Civil service title
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Project Owner
  • Experience Level:
    Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
1 Hogan Pl./100 Centre St., N.
  • Category:
    Technology, Data & Innovation
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