Public Safety Senior Project Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and enhance government operations across New York City. Reporting to the Public Safety Division, this role offers the chance to lead complex, high-visibility public safety, emergency management, and technology initiatives throughout the full project lifecycle. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead and manage complex, high-visibility public safety, emergency management, and technology initiatives throughout the full project lifecycle. - Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, resource strategies, communication plans, risk mitigation plans, and governance documentation. - Provide strategic oversight and coordination of cross-functional teams consisting of City staff, consultants, vendors, and stakeholder agencies. - Engage regularly with executive leadership, agency stakeholders, and technical teams to provide project status reporting and manage escalations. - Oversee project governance, budgeting, risk and issue management, change management, and adherence to PMO methodologies and OTI standards. - Support procurement and vendor management activities, including development and review of Statements of Work (SOWs), contracts, RFPs, and vendor deliverables. - Review and coordinate project artifacts including business and technical requirements, architecture documentation, and testing documentation. - Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Project Managers supporting ongoing PMO process improvement initiatives. - Coordinate with operational and technical support teams to ensure successful transition of projects into production support. - Perform special projects and initiatives as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain. 2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain. 3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain. 4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to options 1, 2, or 3. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - No exam is required for this position. - New York City residency is not required. - Preferred skills include 12+ years of progressive experience managing large-scale infrastructure and enterprise application projects through full lifecycle delivery. - 3+ years of demonstrated supervisory or managerial experience leading project teams in complex, multi-stakeholder environments is highly preferred. - PMP certification or equivalent project management professional qualification is preferred. - Experience working within or closely supporting New York City government or similarly complex public sector environments is strongly preferred. SELECTION PROCESS - Submission of a resume is not a guarantee that you will receive an interview. - Appointments are subject to oversight approval. - The Office of Technology and Innovation participates in E-Verify. HOW TO APPLY - Go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID #783944. - Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration. - The position is posted until September 28, 2026. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Full-time position based in Brooklyn, NY (2 Metro Tech). - Day shift, but candidates may be required to work various shifts, including weekends and nights, due to the 24/7 nature of the operation. - Non-Competitive-5 title classification, Experienced (Non-Manager) level. - Employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. - The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer.