NYS IES PRD-20241104-386 Level 3 Project Manager at Voyatek in Albany, New York

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Full Time NYS IES PRD-20241104-386 Level 3 Project Manager

Albany, NY (Hybrid)



Outcomes. Delivered.



Voyatek, formerly GCOM Software and OnCore Consulting, delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide.


For example, our technology:

• Facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC program


• Supports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses within their communities


• Empowers colleges and universities to identify and thwart financial aid fraud


• Equips teachers with valuable insights to identify students requiring additional support


• Enhances efficiency for state tax agencies, leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayers

With a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. Together, Voyatek and its customers work to improve population wellbeing, create safer communities, and foster a thriving economy.


We're more than a technology company -- we're an outcomes company.


We encourage our employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what's best for our customers and the residents they serve.


We believe that the value of technology is defined by its human impact. If you agree, you've come to the right place.


Voyatek is seeking applicants to occupy the position of Level 3 Project Manager to join our NYS Integrated Eligibility System Team located in Albany, NY. This role is Hybrid (50%) and is a long term contract, 27 months. The mission of the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) is to enhance the well-being of New Yorkers by transforming health and human service delivery through coordinated business practices, modernized technology, and strategic partnerships. IES will provide eligibility, enrollment, case management, and payment functionality for Health and Human Service programs currently served by the Welfare Management System, Benefits Issuance Control System and other State systems. IES will build on the successful opening of the New York State of Health (NYSoH) by leveraging assets created for the health benefit exchange to modernize the eligibility system for health and human service programs.



Key Responsibilities:



As a IES Project Management Office (PMO) working with the IES Program Management Lead. This position will focus on master schedule management using MS Project Online and developing reporting and dashboard tools for IES Management and IES stakeholders. This position will also work closely with the IES Operations team on budget management at the project and program level.


This position will: Support the priorities of the IES PMO which are: Define, deploy and mentor core project management processes; Develop Reporting, analytics and dashboard tools; Facilitate Resource planning and forecasting process; Maintain consolidated Master project schedule and budget management. Create, maintain, and manage project documentation and best practices project management


methodologies, standards. and tools Metrics for project execution. Prepare and report on IES Program status to executive management with NYS stakeholder agencies including IES Program Director, as well as, Project Sponsors, Steering Committees, and other governance bodies.


In addition, will support other project managers as required.



Mandatory Qualifications:

Level III- More than seven (7) years of experience working on complex projects with 2 or more years in a leadership role as a Project Manager

Minimum of 10 years' experience as a PMO Project Manager

Minimum of one-year experience working in a PMO supporting Health and Human Services eligibility system supporting at least one of the following domains: Medicaid, Public Assistance, SNAP, HEAP, or Child Care

Desirable Qualifications:

Minimum experience of managing a program budget of a minimum of $100 million

Minimum of one (1) completed project as a project manager which is federally funded requiring project management activities to conform to federal requirements prior to project implementation (e.g., testing, deployment, pilot, and other federal program specific requirements).

At least seven years of experience in active management of resource loaded Project Schedules and resource assignments using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Online. Including use of VBA scripting.

At least five years of experience managing a master project/program schedule (roll up all the workstream schedules into one program schedule)

Five years' Experience with Agile development and technical project management

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

At least seven years of experience implementing projects utilizing industry standard system development life cycle methodologies

Current PMP or project management certification through Project Management Institute

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. This includes, but is not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and geographic location. At Voyatek, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A range for this position would be $120.00-$130.00 per hour.


If you think you are a good fit for us, we encourage you to apply. Check out our career website for all open positions!


Voyatek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status or domestic violence victim status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, job assignment/placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, rates of pay or other compensation, internship, and training. Apply Now