Stratford Solutions Inc.
Sr Project Manager Health and Human Services
Stratford Solutions Inc., Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11210
Job Title:
Sr Project Manager Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid) Work Schedule:Normal business hours Monday-Friday 37.5 hours/week Job Type :
Contract Duration: 12 Months Salary: $65 - $65 per hour Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to support the New York State Information Technology Services (NYS ITS) on a major Health and Human Services Eligibility system modernization initiative. This position requires a proven leader with deep experience in managing large-scale, complex projects, especially in the public sector and health and human services domains. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale IT projects within the Health and Human Services domain. Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with schedule, budget, and scope. Coordinate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, technical architects, developers, QA teams, and external vendors. Manage stakeholder expectations, reporting, and communications at executive and operational levels. Act as a subject matter expert in eligibility systems, data integration, and project governance frameworks. Facilitate risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure project alignment with data privacy and compliance standards. Mandatory Qualifications: 15+ years
of experience as a
PMO Project Manager , including work within a
PMO
supporting
Health and Human Services Eligibility systems
such as
Medicaid, Public Assistance, SNAP, HEAP, or ChildCare . Proven experience with
data conversion and data modeling , including work with
legacy systems ,
ETL teams , and
data quality validation . 7+ years
of experience managing
complex, multi-disciplinary projects , including at least
2 years in a leadership role . Demonstrated experience managing
program budgets of $100 million or more . Current PMP certification
(or equivalent) from the
Project Management Institute (PMI) . 7+ years
of hands-on experience with
Microsoft Project
and
Microsoft Project Online , including
resource-loaded project schedules ,
resource assignments , and use of
VBA scripting
for reporting or automation. In-depth knowledge of
data governance ,
privacy ,
compliance standards , and at least
5 years of experience
with
Agile methodologies
and
technical project delivery . Bachelor's degree
in
Business, Computer Science, Engineering , or a related field. Strong experience working directly with
technical teams ,
data analysts , and
integration partners , with confidence in leading and facilitating
technical discussions . Preferred Skills (Nice to Have): Prior experience working with New York State government agencies. Familiarity with NYS ITS processes and project governance frameworks. Experience with federally funded programs and reporting requirements.
Sr Project Manager Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid) Work Schedule:Normal business hours Monday-Friday 37.5 hours/week Job Type :
Contract Duration: 12 Months Salary: $65 - $65 per hour Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to support the New York State Information Technology Services (NYS ITS) on a major Health and Human Services Eligibility system modernization initiative. This position requires a proven leader with deep experience in managing large-scale, complex projects, especially in the public sector and health and human services domains. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale IT projects within the Health and Human Services domain. Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with schedule, budget, and scope. Coordinate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, technical architects, developers, QA teams, and external vendors. Manage stakeholder expectations, reporting, and communications at executive and operational levels. Act as a subject matter expert in eligibility systems, data integration, and project governance frameworks. Facilitate risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure project alignment with data privacy and compliance standards. Mandatory Qualifications: 15+ years
of experience as a
PMO Project Manager , including work within a
PMO
supporting
Health and Human Services Eligibility systems
such as
Medicaid, Public Assistance, SNAP, HEAP, or ChildCare . Proven experience with
data conversion and data modeling , including work with
legacy systems ,
ETL teams , and
data quality validation . 7+ years
of experience managing
complex, multi-disciplinary projects , including at least
2 years in a leadership role . Demonstrated experience managing
program budgets of $100 million or more . Current PMP certification
(or equivalent) from the
Project Management Institute (PMI) . 7+ years
of hands-on experience with
Microsoft Project
and
Microsoft Project Online , including
resource-loaded project schedules ,
resource assignments , and use of
VBA scripting
for reporting or automation. In-depth knowledge of
data governance ,
privacy ,
compliance standards , and at least
5 years of experience
with
Agile methodologies
and
technical project delivery . Bachelor's degree
in
Business, Computer Science, Engineering , or a related field. Strong experience working directly with
technical teams ,
data analysts , and
integration partners , with confidence in leading and facilitating
technical discussions . Preferred Skills (Nice to Have): Prior experience working with New York State government agencies. Familiarity with NYS ITS processes and project governance frameworks. Experience with federally funded programs and reporting requirements.