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Project Manager

Location: New York, NY (Onsite)

Type: C2C

Visa: USC, GC

Client: Con Edison / Randstad

Primary Responsibilities

Project Management Template Development & Standardization (40%)

• Revamp complete suite of PMO templates aligned with SDLC phases
• Develop comprehensive "PM Starter Pack" including templates, guides, best practices, checklists, examples, and starter project plans
• Redesign templates: Project Charters, Project Plans, RAID Logs, Decision Logs, RACI matrices, Change Request forms, Scope Management Plans, Resource Management templates, Status Reports, Cost Estimates, Deployment Plans, and Support Models
• Build standardized starter project plans with pre-populated tasks, deliverables, milestones, and dependencies for different project types using the SDLC phases
• Develop Program and Project Governance Plans establishing best practices for all project sizes
• Create tiered governance frameworks based on project budget and complexity (i.e., oversight and organizational framework)

Quality Assurance Support & Project Evaluation (30%)

• Participate in QA activities evaluating projects against SDLC compliance requirements
• Conduct QA assessments verifying project management documentation completeness and business approvals
• Evaluate projects using established rating criteria
• Review project management artifacts: Charters, Plans, RAID Logs, RACI matrices, Decision Logs, Scope Plans, Change Control, and Resource Management documents
• Provide observations and actionable recommendations to project teams
• Identify documentation gaps and process deficiencies
• Track QA results and trends across portfolio
• Contribute to monthly QA summary reports

Portfolio Liaison Upskilling & QA Capability Building (30%)

• Train Portfolio Liaisons on quality project management and effective QA practices
• Deliver training on "what good looks like" for essential PM artifacts
• Create job aids: QA checklists, evaluation criteria, "Good vs. Poor" examples, quick reference guides, and evaluation rubrics
• Provide hands-on coaching during QA activities
• Facilitate workshops for practicing artifact evaluation
• Enable Portfolio Liaisons to perform independent QA reviews
• Build capability to provide constructive feedback and project coaching
• Support development of PMO processes for portfolio monitoring and governance

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field
• 10+ years progressive project and program management experience
• Proven IT project governance and SDLC oversight experience
• Demonstrated success developing PM standards, templates, and methodologies
• Experience conducting QA reviews and process improvements
• Experience with large-scale programs (>$20M preferred)
• Experience training or mentoring PM professionals

Technical Skills - Must Have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
• Expert knowledge of PM methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
• Deep understanding of SDLC phases and governance requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong experience with project planning, RACI matrices, RAID logs, decision logging, change control, scope management, resource planning, and governance frameworks
• Exceptional template design and documentation skills
• Experience developing training materials and job aids

Technical Skills - Nice to Have

• Power BI for dashboard development
• SharePoint site development and customization
• Microsoft Teams
• Data and Analytics capabilities
• Azure DevOps (ADO)
• PPM Tool (i.e., Oracle, Planview, etc.)
• Organizational Change Management (OCM)
• Utility or energy industry experience
• Instructional design principles
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification

Core Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent teaching, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Strategic thinking
• Self-motivated and independent
• Collaborative with strong stakeholder management
• Process-oriented with focus on continuous improvement
• Strong facilitation and training delivery skills
• Passionate about quality standards