> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1603487-senior-it-project-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1603487-senior-it-project-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Project Manager - **Company:** DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Office, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Tableau (Software), Information Technology, Web Technologies - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5907ad3aa4c41429 ## About the Role 1. A baccalaureate degree in computer science, engineering or a related field from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure; or 2. Eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure; 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Preferred Skills 1. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field. 2. Ability to quickly learn the objectives, structures, operations, and policies of a new business area. 3. Ability to communicate technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders. 4. Certified Associate in Project Management or Project Management Professional certification. 5. Excellent writing, analytical, organizational, communication, and time management skills. 6. Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment with hard deadlines. 7. Understanding of web design, usability standards, web technologies and their practical application. 8. Strong background in software design, development and database management. 9. Experience managing the technical implementation of an enterprise asset management system. 10. Experience working with City of New York agencies. 11. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Dynamics, Salesforce and Tableau. 12. A driver license valid in New York State. ## Description * Under direction, with broad latitude of independent actions or decisions, serve in a critical role of developing clear, straightforward project management plans that meet project objectives. * Conduct requirements gathering sessions, document requirements and manage product backlog. Provide usability insight to project design teams and help sponsors understand usability requirements. * Analyze end-user workflows: surface unarticulated needs and bring end users' needs into project sponsor dialogue. Consult and advise on the best means to fulfill a given solution need (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf, Cloud, Custom Build). * Shape business requirements by making recommendations and suggesting alternatives to proposed solutions. * Understand technical options, limitations, costs and risks. Communicate tradeoffs to business partners and work with them to shape requirements accordingly. * Translate conceptual user requirements into clear, detailed functional requirements and technical specifications. * Document current processes and models to understand inefficiencies or gaps. Identify and assist in prioritizing opportunities to streamline business processes. * Support business strategy articulation and ensure IT alignment to business capabilities. * Map business processes and identify opportunities to redesign processes or technologies to improve efficiencies. Manage interdependencies across projects and external solutions to minimize post implementation fixes. * Manage needs analysis/requirements primarily for data intensive projects like business intelligence or analytics. * Own needs analysis with business sponsors and manage the solution design team. * Represent a project sponsor to provide feedback and guide an agile development team. * Monitor progress and effectively take corrective measures when necessary. * Analyze and manage project risk; concisely report issues and risks to management. * Communicate and facilitate communication with the team, project sponsors, clients, external vendors and other important stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [You’re a great coder? 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