Business Analyst PM Skills and local to NY

Position Overview

This position is not open to sub‑vendors or H‑1 transfer or STEM/OPT.

Business Analyst with some PM skills.

This is a hybrid role and must work 3 days onsite in New York.

Must be local to New York City. Must be able to go on site for interview. Work location is Greenwich Street, New York, 10007.

1 year + contract assignment. Hourly rate 60.00 as Experis w/2 employee.

• The ideal candidate should have a strong background in project management methodologies, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure project deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Proven track record of successfully coordinating and managing complex IT projects, with at least 6 years of experience in business, data, or system analysis, or project management roles, preferably a mix.
• Bachelor’s degree in management, Computer science, or related Science/Engineering majors. Master's degree or PMP/scrum master certification is a plus.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with the ability to adapt approaches to suit project needs.
• Proficiency in project management software, collaboration tools like JIRA or Azure Dev Op, and office productivity suites.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate and lead cross‑functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability to changing project requirements and a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

• Play a crucial role in the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of various IT projects.
• Work alongside the Project director to lead the coordination of complex IT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with project goals, scope, budget, and timeline.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including IT development teams, business units, and external vendors, to identify team tasks, define project objectives and establish clear project scopes.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and risk management strategies, ensuring all project activities are well‑defined and properly documented.
• Identify project dependencies and critical paths to ensure project timelines are adhered to. Address potential risks or roadblocks and propose solutions to mitigate them.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to all stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication between project team members, ensuring that all parties are informed of project milestones, changes, and updates.
• Hands‑on business analysis experience to gather requirements, review user stories, and support user acceptance testing for system bug fixes or vital enhancements.