Senior PeopleSoft Project Manager

Senior PeopleSoft Project Manager Client: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Location: New York, NY (Hybrid / On-site as required) Duration: 12-Month Contract (with potential extension) Engagement Type: Contract / Consulting Experience Level: Senior (10+ Years) Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior PeopleSoft Project Manager to support enterprise-level initiatives for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). This role requires a seasoned professional with deep project management expertise, strong technical acumen, and the ability to lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives in a fast-paced public-sector environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in PeopleSoft systems, web application development, and cloud-based architectures, with hands-on familiarity across AWS, Python-based frameworks, DevOps, and modern web technologies. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions that support mission-critical financial, revenue, and enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities Project & Program Management Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery for PeopleSoft-related initiatives, including planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and successful close-out. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports in alignment with MTA governance and standards. Coordinate activities across business stakeholders, developers, infrastructure teams, security teams, vendors, and leadership. Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and issues; develop mitigation strategies and escalate when necessary. Ensure all deliverables meet scope, quality, security, and compliance requirements. Technical Leadership & Oversight Provide technical oversight and guidance across web-based applications, APIs, integrations, and cloud deployments. Collaborate with architects and development teams on solution design, system integration strategies, and deployment models. Review technical designs, architecture documents, and implementation plans to ensure alignment with best practices. Advise on application performance, scalability, security, and maintainability. Support modernization efforts, including cloud migration, containerization, and serverless strategies. Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration Act as a primary liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. Facilitate project meetings, design reviews, and cross-functional workshops. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executive leadership and business users. Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical solutions. Quality, Security & Compliance Ensure solutions adhere to web application security best practices, data protection standards, and MTA compliance requirements. Oversee testing strategies, including functional, integration, performance, and security testing. Promote high standards for code quality, documentation, and change management. Mandatory Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Minimum 10 years of professional experience in IT project management, including enterprise systems such as PeopleSoft. Strong understanding of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Experience with object-oriented design principles and data modeling. Working knowledge of Python, PHP, SQL, and Oracle PL/SQL. Familiarity with user experience (UX) design principles and processes. Experience integrating third-party applications and tools. Knowledge of web application security considerations and best practices. Proficiency with AWS cloud development and deployment. Experience using source/version control systems (GitHub). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Additional / Preferred Qualifications Proven success collaborating with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams. Ability to develop high-quality solutions, solve complex technical problems, and provide architectural guidance. Understanding of how to design and deliver successful online customer experiences. Experience building web-based applications and RESTful APIs. Solid understanding of AJAX, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Strong experience in Python web development, including Django and FastAPI frameworks. AWS Cloud Developer certification or equivalent hands-on experience preferred. Experience configuring and deploying AWS API Gateway. Hands-on experience with Docker containerization. Experience with Kubernetes (EKS). Experience managing AWS IAM / Identity Center. Knowledge of server-based and serverless deployment strategies. Experience with Windows and Linux scripting (PowerShell, Bash). Advanced knowledge of SQL and Oracle PL/SQL. Familiarity or prior experience with financial, revenue, or enterprise accounting applications is highly desirable. Why This Role Opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical systems supporting one of the largest public transportation networks in the world. High-visibility role with significant responsibility and influence. Collaborative environment with exposure to modern cloud and DevOps technologies. Competitive compensation aligned with senior-level expertise and contract scope. #J-18808-Ljbffr AZH Consulting