IT Project Manager

The Department of Public Healths Information Technology (Health IT) Division is responsible for

maintaining and improving the Departments IT infrastructure and systems. This position works with

colleagues and department management to identify and define problems issues and opportunities

to improve efficiency and effectiveness through IT initiatives.

Reporting directly to the IT Solutions Manager for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health

(PDPH) this technical project management position will be charged with managing a wide variety of

IT projects as well as growing the maturity of project management practice in Health IT. The Project

Manager will manage technology-related projects coordinate IT involvement in larger projects and

provide business analysis and IT-related guidance to groups within PDPH.

Essential Functions

Business Analysis and Consulting

Work with stakeholders in PDPH to assess needs and develop project/solution requirements

Work with stakeholders and resources in PDPH the Office of Innovation and Technology

(OIT) and throughout the City as needed to determine and recommend best-fit solutions

Assist in making determinations regarding developing projects in-house via OIT or through

one of the Citys various procurement methods

Ensure compatibility and consistency with existing architectural and enterprise standards

Communication and Collaboration

Coordinate Health ITs participation in larger projects and programs

Develop and execute communication plans for technology changes and implementations

Proactively communicate and coordinate with stakeholders project participants leadership

and affected clients via in person or virtual meetings writing telephone calls etc.

Maintain strong collegial and effective working relationships with associates Departmental

officials outside consultants and vendors

With direction from IT leadership create project management tools and systems in Health IT

and provide coaching and training in project management best practices

Project Management

Develop proposals including scope requirements costs cost/benefit analyses projected

timelines benefits risks business cases and resource needs for approval and feedback

Lead the planning and implementation of assigned projects; develop project plans; facilitate

the definition and management of project scope goals milestones schedules and

deliverables; assemble and coordinate project team; manage project budgets; define contract

deliverables and achieve targeted outcomes.

Understand project purpose technology components and interactions with other systems

and clients as well as the role and function of each team member

Consult with clients staff and stakeholders to resolve issues; organize facilitate and

participate in meetings of stakeholder groups to identify needs and build consensus and

collaboration; assist in clarifying expected outcomes and managing expectations; provide

direction and support to project team

Work with staff and stakeholders to correct deficiencies and monitor work performed to

meet agreed upon goals and objectives

Report progress concerns emerging risks or issues to appropriate leadership on IT

operations and project work escalating as needed

Ensure project requirements are achieved on time with high quality and within budget

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and meeting notes as

appropriate for the project methodology chosen

Identify ongoing costs and resource needs of maintaining selected solutions including

comparative analysis of current costs where relevant

Professional

Uphold IT standards policies and procedures while working with leadership to iteratively

adapt these policies with current IT best practices in mind

Stay abreast of the latest developments in related technologies and project management

Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; coursework in business IT-related
• fields public health and/or other related field preferred
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience managing and coordinating projects and process
• changes and/or performing business analysis
• Experience with any of the following a plus: diverse IT projects software development
• efforts IT Change Management process and/or City of Philadelphia OIT practices and
• processes
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the
• Department of Public Health and Human Resources.
• PMP certification highly desired.

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Leadership qualities such as conflict/issue resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for multiple audiences
• Ability to translate complex technical and specialized business concepts between audiences of different knowledge levels
• Organizing and working effectively with diverse project teams and stakeholder groups
• Planning organizing and directing the work activities of team members and outside consultants
• Presentation skills strategic thinking and high professional ethics
• Knowledge of multiple project management methodologies commonly used in IT (e.g. traditional/waterfall Agile/Scrum Lean/Kanban etc.)
• Fluency and broad general knowledge in multiple IT disciplines ability to rapidly gain familiarity with new concepts and technologies
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Ability to work flexibly while maintaining project goals and structure

Additional Information :

Salary Range: $80000 - $95000

Salary Range cannot exceed $95000

All applications must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete. 

Did you know
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer : 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities

We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Effective May 22 2023 vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses doctors emergency medical personnel) must be fully vaccinated.

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