Review Vacancy
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The Project Manager 3 serves as a senior delivery leader within the Technology and Innovation Division, responsible for driving complex, high-impact technology initiatives from inception through closeout. This role operates within a government regulatory environment and is accountable for ensuring that all project delivery aligns with agency strategic goals, NYS policy requirements, and the needs of the populations the agency serves.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Leads full project lifecycle delivery for large-scale, multimillion-dollar IT initiatives — including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change management
• Designs and implements quality metrics to analyze project performance. Compiles detailed project reports and communicates project status to stakeholders
• Maintains risk registers and change logs, and escalates high-impact issues to division leadership with clear context and recommended courses of action
• Ensures compliance with NYS ITS policies, OGS procurement requirements, and applicable data privacy and cybersecurity requirements
• Collaborates with the Business Analysts team to ensure requirements, documentation, and solution validation align to project timelines and business objectives
• Supervises, coaches, and formally evaluates a team of Project Manager 2s, manages team capacity across concurrent projects. Documents and presents resource needs to agency management.
• Designs and implements quality metrics to analyze project performance
• Performs tasks to advance the programmatic goals of the Division, such as analyzing the performance of projects in a project portfolio or inventory
• Owns transition readiness — including cutover planning, hypercare, and operational handoff — to ensure continuity beyond go-live
• Reports project health, risks, and strategic alignment to executive leadership and stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:
To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the Department of Labor promotion field and have one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Project Manager 2, SG 23. If 3 or fewer qualified Department of Labor Project Manager 2, SG 23 respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified Project Manager 2, SG 23 without further examination.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent experience as a Public Buildings Manager 3.
52.6 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 23 or higher determined to be administrative by Civil Service.
Preferred Qualifications
• 4+ years managing large, multi-year IT projects; NYS or government agency experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to navigate regulatory, procurement, and policy-driven environments
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile/hybrid delivery methodologies
• Proficiency with enterprise PM tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or Salesforce
• PMP or equivalent certification required
Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.
Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.
If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.
Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
•13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
•Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
•Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
•Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
•Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
•NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
•Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
•Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
•Paid Parental Leave
Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers - the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us
DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.
https://on.ny.gov/apply2dol
Vacancy: 215326
Title: Project Manager 3
Location: Manhattan - NYC
Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications, including specific experience with dates. It is essential to clearly describe
qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification.
Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications.
All documents must be received by: May 15th, 2026.
Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files.
If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact: YourDOLJourneyisHere@labor.ny.gov
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)