IT Project Manager, Bureau of Enterprise Technology Business Solutions

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is the nations leading public health agency protecting and promoting health of all New Yorkers. Our 7000-plus team members bring an extraordinary array of languages cultures and experiences to bear on the work of public health. Our diversity fuels creativity because all perspectives are heard and valued. DOHMH aims to improve the health outcomes of all New Yorkers by centering persistent racial inequities and promotion of social justice at the core of its work.

DOHM uses the latest technologies and enterprise-wide application solutions in its groundbreaking work to promote and protect New Yorkers health and improve DOHMHs business operations. The Division of Information Technologys mission and vision is to promote and protect the health of all New Yorkers through the use of innovative technology and health information that is useful and available.

The nations leading local health department seeks a Senior IT Portfolio Manager join its award-winning innovative technology team in revolutionizing public health IT. The Project Managers will be assigned to the Mental Hygiene vertical within the Bureau of Enterprise Technology Business Solutions. The project managers within the above-mentioned group are working on many projects related to various health-oriented objectives and integration of these systems with other city agencies.

DUTIES WILLINCLUDEBUTNOTBELIMITED TO:
-Accountable for the IT Portfolio processes including IT planning portfolio governance project methodology framework and resource capacity management.
-Drive improvements and ensure industry best practices are leveraged. Makes recommendations to management regarding long-term contractors and/or additions to staff.
-Analyze project proposals to determine timeframe funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
-Implement project communications including project steering committee meetings and status reports Manage project risks and issues and implement mitigation plans.
-Ensure that project goals are accomplished and in line with business objectives.
-Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project delivers on schedule and within budget.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Bachelors degree in computer science Management Information Systems Business or related field. A minimum of 5 years experience performing project management role on complex projects Project Management Professional (PMP)certification
Experience in Business Analysis discipline
Experience with Lean concepts and applying them in a technology environment
Experience managing external partner relationships and contract staff Excellent leadership interpersonal skills and organization skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to speak and write about technical issues for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to set and meet goals asses resource needs develop schedules monitor and communicate status and develop processes and procedures.
5 yrs Experience with the Microsoft C# SQL Server developer architect Experience with SaaS and CRM tools such as SalesForce Seibel Do Forms etc.

Why you should work for us:

-Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website ( City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
oa premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually per a 2024 assessment.
oadditional health fitness and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
oa tax-deferred savings program and
oa robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
-Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
-Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805 the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S. dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone regardless of age background or location can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition anti-tobacco support chronic disease prevention HIV/AIDS treatment family and child health environmental health mental health and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Sye-Eun Ahn Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or .

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Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science engineering human computer interaction interactive media digital and graphics design data visualization communication or a related field and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology process methodology and/or domain; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science engineering human computer interaction interactive media digital and graphics design data visualization communication or a related field and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology process methodology and/or domain; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology process methodology and/or domain; or

4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 2 or 3 above.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time