UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a Project Manager for an hybrid position in New York, New York. Candidates with an active LinkedIn account are preferred. WHO WE ARE: UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is a Women-Owned (M/WBE) IT solutions and consulting company focused on delivering enterprise systems that significantly improve our clients' IT performance. We work across the IT spectrum, including Development, Business/Systems/Data Analysis, Project Management, Cyber Security, Network Engineering, and High-Level System Architecture. The pride in the services we provide and the accessibility and flexibility we offer to employees are what make UNIVERSAL Technologies stand out! We aim to propel your IT career to the next level and excite our employees with new and challenging projects. WHAT WE OFFER: Our W2 employees can expect the following benefits: + Competitive pay + Health/Dental Insurance + Group Life Insurance + 401K + HSA/FSA + Pre-Tax Transportation Program + Generous Paid Time Off/Holiday Policy SCOPE OF SERVICES: As a Senior Project Manager Consultant, responsibilities include: + Leading in-house and consultant development teams while managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and senior management. + Applying project management concepts, principles, and best practices to deliver high-complexity tactical or strategic projects. + Acting as an expert in computer application development across varying degrees of complexity and specialization. + Monitoring project activities and resources to mitigate risks and ensure successful project completion. + Supervising programming staff involved in computer application development. + Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. + Implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes. + Evaluating available technology options to satisfy current and future business needs. + Creating and maintaining strategic partnerships between business needs and technology delivery. + Communicating project expectations clearly and effectively to team members and stakeholders. + Leading solution implementation efforts utilizing strong leadership, project, and resource management skills. + Developing and maintaining project plans that communicate tasks, milestones, and resource allocation. + Establishing Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes following Agile Scrum, Waterfall, or RUP methodologies. + Engaging stakeholders through solution brainstorming, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. + Utilizing project management tools such as MS-Project, Project Server, Jira, Primavera, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Visio. + Monitoring change management plans, quality assurance, and project performance metrics. + Proactively identifying and resolving stakeholder conflicts, project risks, and issues to minimize performance impacts. + Providing accurate task completion time estimates. MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered. + Minimum of 10 years of experience managing medium to large-scale projects with multiple work streams and distinct deliverables. + Experience leading teams of over 15 members, delegating assignments, and coordinating efforts. + Proven ability to act as the primary contact for project status, meetings, reporting requirements, and addressing financial, administrative, and technical concerns. + Strong stakeholder and communication management skills. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: + Master’s Degree or equivalent in management, engineering, or a technology-related field. + PMP Certification in Project Management. + Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. + Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills. + Ability to work on multiple work streams as a team lead. + Understanding of business requirements and estimation for delivery commitments. + Experience working with application development environments, tools, and methodologies across multiple platforms. + Knowledge of at least one programming language and platform. + Expertise in building large-scale information systems. + Familiarity with GIS tools and map integration. + Experience in Wireless/Mobile/Disconnected architecture applications. + Prior experience with federal, state, or local government projects. + Experience working with asset management system development. UNIVERSAL Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.