Sr. Project Manager
UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager (Level 3) for a hybrid role in Brooklyn, NY. Active LinkedIn profiles preferred. The right candidate will provide enterprise-level project management consulting services supporting large-scale legacy system replacement and transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in PMO environments, vendor management, and cross-functional project delivery, with a proven ability to lead complex programs consisting of multiple workstreams while adhering to PMI PMBOK standards.
WHO WE ARE
UNIVERSAL Technologies is a certified Women-Owned (M/WBE) IT consulting and staffing firm providing high-quality technology professionals and project-based services to public and private sector clients. We specialize in delivering experienced consultants who drive successful outcomes across complex IT and business initiatives.
WHAT WE OFFER
Opportunity to work on high-impact, enterprise-scale initiatives
Collaborative, team-oriented consulting environment
Exposure to complex legacy replacement and modernization programs
Supportive organization focused on professional excellence and delivery quality
MANDATORY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, coordination, and administration of large-scale initiatives consisting of multiple sub-projects and/or workstreams
Minimum of 5 years of experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) as a Project Manager, providing management and coordination across multiple projects and divisions
Senior-level experience developing project strategies and execution plans when introducing functional or organizational change
Demonstrated experience working within a PMO environment with a strong understanding of PMO practices, policies, project governance, and resource management
Proven experience managing system integration vendors, including coordinating and delegating work across internal staff and consultant teams of 15+ personnel
Expertise serving as the single point of contact for overall project status, including monitoring and control of scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, communications, procurement, and stakeholder management
Ability to independently guide and manage project teams while fostering a collaborative and productive team environment
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication management skills
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, collaboration, problem-solving, and customer service skills
Experience producing clear, concise, and actionable executive-level reports detailing progress, risks, challenges, and next steps
Demonstrated ability to proactively solicit and incorporate feedback to refine deliverables and improve outcomes
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project
Hands-on experience with project and portfolio management tools such as Planview (PPM Pro) and Sensei IQ
Experience with pension administration systems
Experience delivering projects using multiple methodologies, including Agile, Hybrid, COTS, Iterative, and Waterfall
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Provide senior-level project management consulting services for assigned initiatives within a large enterprise project portfolio
Operate within an Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) supporting legacy system replacement and modernization programs
Manage and coordinate project activities while working alongside internal teams and external vendors
Ensure adherence to PMI PMBOK methodologies, project management best practices, and the full project lifecycle
Provide leadership and guidance in identifying, assessing, and recommending process improvement opportunities through standardization, automation, and business process reengineering (BPR)
Oversee vendor performance, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines
UNIVERSAL Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.