Senior PeopleSoft Project Manager

About this role

Client:
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)


Location:
New York, NY (Hybrid / On-site as required)


Duration:
12-Month Contract (with potential extension)


Engagement Type:
Contract / Consulting


Experience Level:
Senior (10+ Years)


Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior PeopleSoft Project Manager to support enterprise-level initiatives for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). This role requires a seasoned professional with deep project management expertise, strong technical acumen, and the ability to lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives in a fast-paced public-sector environment.


The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in PeopleSoft systems, web application development, and cloud-based architectures, with hands-on familiarity across AWS, Python-based frameworks, DevOps, and modern web technologies. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions that support mission-critical financial, revenue, and enterprise applications.


Key Responsibilities
Project & Program Management

• Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery for PeopleSoft-related initiatives, including planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and successful close-out.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports in alignment with MTA governance and standards.
• Coordinate activities across business stakeholders, developers, infrastructure teams, security teams, vendors, and leadership.
• Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and issues; develop mitigation strategies and escalate when necessary.
• Ensure all deliverables meet scope, quality, security, and compliance requirements.

Technical Leadership & Oversight

• Provide technical oversight and guidance across web-based applications, APIs, integrations, and cloud deployments.
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