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Project Manager
ROLE
We need an experienced Project Manager at the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS). DSS enhances the quality of life for all New Yorkers by providing temporary assistance to eligible individuals and families with social service and economic needs, supported by IT Services (ITS) which operates the critical technology infrastructure behind the agency’s programs. DSS is currently executing a large-scale Data Center Co-location and Migration Project to consolidate multiple data centers into a new facility at 11 MetroTech in Brooklyn, replacing end-of-life infrastructure and mitigating risk of service disruption to agency operations. In this role, you will maintain the migration roadmap and project plan including timelines, milestones, and dependencies, engage stakeholders and maintain clear communication channels, continuously assess risks and create mitigation strategies, coordinate technical teams for infrastructure setup, application migration, and network configuration, and ensure documentation and knowledge transfer for post-migration support. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
LOCATION
CLIENT
WORK AUTHORIZATION
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
COMPENSATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need an experienced Project Manager at the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS). DSS enhances the quality of life for all New Yorkers by providing temporary assistance to eligible individuals and families with social service and economic needs, supported by IT Services (ITS) which operates the critical technology infrastructure behind the agency’s programs. DSS is currently executing a large-scale Data Center Co-location and Migration Project to consolidate multiple data centers into a new facility at 11 MetroTech in Brooklyn, replacing end-of-life infrastructure and mitigating risk of service disruption to agency operations. In this role, you will maintain the migration roadmap and project plan including timelines, milestones, and dependencies, engage stakeholders and maintain clear communication channels, continuously assess risks and create mitigation strategies, coordinate technical teams for infrastructure setup, application migration, and network configuration, and ensure documentation and knowledge transfer for post-migration support. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overall/Standard tasks:
- Maintain agreed project scope and objectives throughout the project duration.
- Maintain detailed migration roadmap & project plan including timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
- Engage necessary stakeholders and maintain established clear communication channels.
- Continuously assess risks and create mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with B&C and other stakeholders to address OMB and OTI requirements related to the CP submission.
- Pre-Execution/Implementation tasks:
- Conduct a comprehensive inventory of hardware, software, applications, and data & artifacts.
- Map interdependencies between systems to avoid disruptions.
- Evaluate current vs. target environments
- Execution/Implementation tasks:
- Coordinate and collaborate with technical teams for:
- Infrastructure setup in the new data center
- Application migration and testing
- Network configuration and security alignment
- Oversee data transfer and validation to ensure integrity and continuity.
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Monitoring & Reporting:
- Track progress against the migration plan using project management tools.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards.
- Facilitate post-migration reviews and performance tuning.
- Closure tasks:
- Ensure documentation and knowledge transfer for post migration support.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 10 years' experience managing medium- to large-scale IT infrastructure projects, including cloud migrations, data center relocations, and multi-phase initiatives with distinct sub-projects and deliverables.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering projects within complex organizational environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to gather requirements and translate them into clear technical and functional specifications.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure (servers, environments, and networks), SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), enterprise architecture principles, programming fundamentals, and database platforms (DB2, Oracle, and MS SQL Server).
- Highly structured and detail-oriented, with strong documentation and note-taking skills, and demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and negotiation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project, Visio, Word, and Excel.
- Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and executive-level communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across all organizational levels.
- Hands-on experience with project management and portfolio management tools (e.g., ServiceNow SPM, MS Project, Jira).
- Demonstrated expertise in risk management, change control processes, budgeting, and financial tracking.
- PMP certification (or equivalent project management certification) preferred.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field – preferred
LOCATION
- Brooklyn, NY
CLIENT
- NYC Department of Social Services
WORK AUTHORIZATION
- Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
TRAVEL
- No travel required.
WORK HOURS
- 8 hours per day. 1 unpaid hour for lunch
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- W2 Hourly
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Range: $74.18 - $98.90/hr commensurate on experience
- Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options; paid sick time
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
Salary : $74 - $99