Sr. Project Manager

New York, NY
Contracted
Recruitment
Experienced
We have a great opportunity for a Sr. Project Manager/Program Manager in New York City to support complex, cross-functional initiatives within an Information Security and enterprise IT environment. This role is best suited for a disciplined, hands-on project leader who is comfortable operating in a regulated, high-stakes environment and working with senior stakeholders. 

You will be responsible for driving execution, enforcing standards, and ensuring delivery across multiple technology initiatives with real operational impact. 
Contract Duration: 12+ months (strong possibility of extension)
Engagement Type: Contract | Hybrid
Work Location: 4 Irving Place, Manhattan, NY
Interview Process: Video
Start: Immediate

Important Notes (Read Carefully)

  • Local NYC Metro candidates only (on-site presence required)

  • Recent Utilities industry experience is strongly preferred

  • All “Must-Have” requirements must be met

  • No third-party recruiters or agencies


Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage large-scale IT projects and programs with significant scope and business impact
  • Develop, maintain, and track project plans, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues
  • Facilitate and lead meetings with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership
  • Support and collaborate with the Project Management Office (PMO) within Information Security
  • Define and implement project management standards, processes, and tools
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure consistent application of PM standards
  • Provide guidance and corrective direction when standards are not being met
  • Perform operational reviews across IT functional areas
  • Collect, analyze, and report project metrics and performance data

This is an hourly position with opportunity for overtime.

 **All Candidates Must be Authorized to Legally Work in the US Without Sponsorship**

Mandatory Qualifications: (Please read carefully. They MUST be shown on your resume)

  • Proven experience as a Senior IT Project Manager or Program Manager
  • Demonstrated delivery of cross-functional IT initiatives in enterprise environments
  • Recent Utilities industry experience (power, energy, or regulated infrastructure)
  • Strong background working with Information Security or compliance-driven projects
  • Expertise in project planning, risk management, and executive-level reporting
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive accountability
  • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
  • Must be able to work hybrid onsite in Manhattan (Local Candidates ONLY)
Nice-to-Have
  • Experience working in PMO-led environments
  • Familiarity with regulated or government-adjacent organizations
  • Work with a firm known for high-performance, accountability, and ownership
Why this Role?
  • Long-term engagement with extension potential 
  • High-visibility work in a mission-critical IT environment
  • Opportunity to influence standards and delivery excellence
  • Work with a firm for high-performance, accountability, and ownership
 

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  • The person you refer must be placed within 90 days of being referred
  • The person you refer must complete 480 billable hours
  • Cannot be someone we already have on our team or are currently working with
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