Project Manager

Bits & Bytes Technology SolutionsAlbany, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 19, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Project Manager role offers significant experience on a large-scale, public-facing project with a reputable client, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth. You'll thrive if you have extensive experience with project management methodologies and leading cross-functional teams, and the hybrid work model offers great flexibility. Apply now to contribute your expertise to this impactful initiative.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Work mode

Remote

Location

Albany, NY, United States

Posted

2 days ago

PMP

Job Description

Job Description: Project Manager (Expert) – HBITS-08-15010

Position Details

Position Title: Project Manager
Skill Level: Expert (84+ Months Experience)
Agency: New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS)
Location: 1450 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Telecommute Option: Yes, up to 50% (based on NYS pay periods)
Engagement Duration: 30 Months
Target Start Date: October 28, 2026
Work Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week); 8.5-hour workdays between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Interview Format: Webcasting with camera required

Project Overview

The Project Manager will lead project management efforts for OASAS Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) projects (such as IDS, IDC), mission-critical IT software initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and related agency technology efforts.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Act as facilitator and primary project manager for projects supporting OASAS business efforts.
Apply project management methodologies and documentation standards to plan, manage, and facilitate technical and project progress meetings, including software development demonstrations.
Draft agendas and distribute meeting minutes for all project management meetings.
Utilize project management tools (Microsoft Project, Visio, Word, Excel) to delegate staff assignments, track status, and establish time estimates.
Provide regular status reports outlining project metrics, progress updates, and active mitigation strategies for identified risks.
Partner and coordinate with cross-functional project teams, including Technical Leads, Developers, and Business Analysts.
Work with Technical Leads to coordinate test planning and overall testing execution.
Adhere strictly to NYS Project Management directives, processes, and governance guidelines.
Leverage ServiceNow (NYS ITSM) to record project health, log progress, and coordinate service requests across ITS owners.

Mandatory & Requested Qualifications

General Project Management: Minimum 84 months of experience managing project execution and control, including project budgets, MS Project schedules, scope, requirements, status reporting, communication plans, and quality standards.
Secure SDLC Leadership: Minimum 84 months of experience as a Lead Project Manager using Secure SDLC methodologies across Planning, Analysis, Design & Development, Testing, Implementation, and Release to Production.
Infrastructure Project Management: Minimum 60 months of experience managing network connectivity-dependent infrastructure projects (e.g., building management systems, medication distribution systems, temperature monitoring systems, VOIP, wireless).
Contract Scope & Technical Support: Minimum 48 months of experience evaluating IT contract scopes of work to support version upgrades, installations, configurations, custom development, troubleshooting, and testing.
COTS Implementations: Minimum 48 months of experience managing application development projects involving Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products.
Multi-Platform Management: Minimum 60 months of experience concurrently managing multiple projects across varied platforms (infrastructure, application development, platform migrations).
Technical Architecture Understanding: Minimum 60 months of experience managing technical projects requiring knowledge of server and database setup across Dev, QA, and Production environments.
ServiceNow PM Tools: Minimum 48 months of experience utilizing ServiceNow Project Management software to maintain project records, cost plans, schedules, change requests, and milestones.
Executive Stakeholder Engagement: Minimum 48 months of project management experience engaging with senior stakeholders at the state government director level or higher.
Multi-Agency Projects: Minimum 48 months of experience managing projects spanning across more than one state agency.
Certification: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Technology Stack & Environment

Project Management & ITSM: Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, Word, ServiceNow (NYS ITSM)
Software Languages & Solutions: Java, ColdFusion, MS Access, Salesforce
Hardware & Network Infrastructure: IBM, Dell, and Cisco equipment

Additional Requirements

Security Clearances: Mandatory ITS Security Agreements and Fingerprint-based Background Check prior to start.
Mandatory Trainings: Annual NYS/OER and agency compliance trainings (Internal Controls, Workplace Violence Prevention, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Information Security, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2).
Knowledge Transfer: Written knowledge transfer plan required in coordination with the State team lead prior to project exit.