Project Manager Level 3

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things. *This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience* Job Title: IT Project Manager Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid) Duration: 7 Months (with potential for extension) Start Date: September 4, 2026 Hourly Rate: W2 $80-$95/hour Application Deadline: July 27, 2026 Overview We are seeking an IT Project Manager who will support our NYS client. This role will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale Health and Human Services technology initiatives supporting integrated eligibility and human services programs. The Project Manager will oversee cross-functional teams, systems integration, project governance, federally funded implementation requirements, and full SDLC delivery to ensure projects are completed within scope, schedule, and budget. Duties Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of large-scale enterprise technology projects. Define and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, milestones, dependencies, and resource plans. Monitor project performance and proactively address schedule, scope, budget, and resource variances. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and constraints; develop contingency and mitigation strategies. Manage project change requests through established governance and change control processes. Lead cross-functional teams through the full SDLC, including requirements, solution design, development, testing, deployment, pilot implementation, training, and production rollout. Oversee project communications, decisions, action items, status reporting, and executive governance updates. Coordinate resources in a matrixed organization and collaborate with leadership on priorities and staffing. Facilitate project meetings and guide business and technical decision-making. Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and executive leadership to ensure clear ownership and alignment. Manage third-party vendor performance against contractual scope, methodology, deliverables, and implementation schedules. Prepare and present project status reports, executive briefings, and steering committee updates. Support continuous improvement and other project management responsibilities as assigned. Mandatory Qualifications 7+ years of experience managing large, complex technology projects, including 2+ years in a Project Manager leadership role. 5+ years of experience managing projects using Agile methodologies. Demonstrated experience managing enterprise Health and Human Services system implementations. Minimum of one project as a project managerworkinginan Integrated Eligibility System programwithintheChild Support domain in a Health and Human Service setting.This experience must include managing a budget greater than $50 million andutilizingagilefor at least five (5) years.The project must also have been federally funded, adheringto federal requirements for testing, deployment, and pilot phases prior to implementation. Experience managing federally funded technology projects, including federal compliance requirements for testing, pilot deployments, and production implementation. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, SDLC, risk management, budgeting, scheduling, change control, and stakeholder communications. Experience managing cross-functional teams in a matrixed organizational environment. Excellent leadership, facilitation, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience using Microsoft Project Online or Microsoft Project Server. Experience planning, coordinating, and tracking Functional Testing and User Acceptance Testing activities. Experience managing large systems integration vendors and enterprise implementation projects. Familiarity with executive governance processes, steering committees, and large-scale program reporting. Educational & Certification Requirements Current Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification preferred. What We Offer Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure. Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change. Professional development through exposure to innovative Agile practices and leadership collaboration. A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning. Ready to make a difference? We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects. Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AI-Assisted Resume Evaluation Notice Cloud and Things – Talent Management Notice to Candidates Cloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals. 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