Sr IT Project Manager

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.

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• Coordinate technical design reviews of IT, communications, electrical, andnetwork components developed by Engineering teams or external consultants.

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• Facilitate review cycles by capturing feedback, consolidating SME comments,and ensuring timely resolution of issues.

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• Serve as liaison among technical SMEs, Engineering, IT, vendors, andconstruction teams to ensure technical requirements are understood andaccurately incorporated.

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• Support construction oversight by coordinating SME site visits, inspections,and documentation reviews, ensuring issues are tracked through resolution.

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• Review project documentation such as drawings, specifications, networkdiagrams, shop drawings, and RFIs, and route them to appropriate SMEs forvalidation.

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• Coordinate and manage RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications with theappropriate SMEs and stakeholders.

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• Manage implementation activities for IT and network components bycoordinating specialist involvement.

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• Coordinate operational support needs by engaging relevant technical teams forissue resolution or system updates.

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• Lead project teams to define business requirements, develop schedules, andensure successful on-time, on-budget delivery.

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• Manage project execution within staffing, budget, and resource constraints.

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• Host project meetings and provide clear, concise project updates tostakeholders and leadership.

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• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues to minimize impacts todelivery timelines.

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• Serve as primary liaison among sponsors, stakeholders, project teams, andvendors to ensure alignment and effective communication.

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• Administer the PPM tool, including user account management, profile andpermissions configuration, training coordination, project intake workflows, andcoordination with IT on enhancements or issues.

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• 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.

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• Experience with plan review processes and construction documentationworkflows; familiarity with NJDCA permitting processes preferred.

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• Strong experience coordinating technical review cycles and working with SMEsacross engineering and IT disciplines.

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• Experience reviewing network diagrams, schedules, shop drawings, RFIs, andspecifications.

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• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Visio.

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• Experience with AutoCAD and CSI-format documents (review-level experienceacceptable).

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• Proven ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple concurrentprojects. * Demonstrated experience leading project teams from initiation throughimplementation.

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• Experience with Planview or other PPM tools (Clarity, HP PPM, etc.).

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• 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.