Assistant Director IT, Bureau of Enterprise Technology Business Solutions

City of New York-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Director
Long Island City, NY
101-250 employees
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The Division of Information Technology's 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 nation's leading local health department seeks an Assistant Director of IT Project Management to join its award-winning, innovative technology team in revolutionizing public health IT. The Assistant Director will be assigned to the Environmental Health vertical within the Bureau of Enterprise Technology and 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.

  • Lead and mentor a team of project managers and product managers to deliver strategic, secure, high quality IT products and services. Assist with creating and maintaining staffing plans.
  • Ensure the team is properly trained and staffed to handle the projected workload
  • Effectively manage a portfolio of projects and oversee all aspects of implementation including requirements gathering, design, development, solution architecture, roll-out, maintenance, vendor management and project financials.
  • Ensure project management standards are being executed across the IT project portfolio.
  • Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
  • Make recommendations to management regarding long-term contractors and/or additions to staff.
  • Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project lifecycle and confer with project staff to outline work plan.
  • 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.
  • Implement modern and secure technology solutions and platforms.
  • Oversee the RFP, contracting and procurement processes according to Citywide policies.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.
  • A minimum of 8+ years 'experience performing project management role on complex projects
  • Experience in Business Analysis discipline
  • Experience with Lean concepts and applying them in a technology environment
  • Experience managing an IT Portfolio or Project Management Office.
  • Experience in a supervisory or management position.
  • 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, assess resource needs, develop schedules, monitor and communicate status, and develop processes and procedures.
  • Experience with SaaS and CRM tools such as SalesForce, Seibel, DoForms,etc.
  • Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
  • a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • a tax-deferred savings program and o a 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.
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