Financial Systems Project Manager

Public Health Solutions•New York, NY

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Systems Project Manager joins the Financial Systems and Reporting unit within the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Finance. The selected candidate will be employed by Public Health Solutions, which manages the grant’s fiscal and administrative functions, and supervised by DOHMH. This is a temporary, grant-funded position ending in November 2027. Reporting directly to the Director of Financial System and Reporting, the Project Manager will lead complex technical and financial systems projects, translate business needs into technical solutions, and deliver data-driven reporting for executive decision-making across internal divisions and City oversight partners. The role works with finance, information technology, operational teams, vendors, and external oversight agencies. The position also supports financial systems operations through database analysis, dashboards and automated reports, workflow and data-integrity monitoring, technical troubleshooting, documentation, and staff training. The employee must reside in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut) by the confirmed start date. Work outside business hours is expected during emergencies. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business, computer science, data science, information systems, statistics, operations research, or a closely related field.
At least 2 years of satisfactory full-time or part-time professional experience working with large public or private organizations, in one or a combination of the specified areas.
Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end IT, enterprise system, or financial technology projects in complex organizational environments.
Experience with relational databases, including writing and optimizing SQL queries to extract and transform large financial datasets.
Hands-on experience developing reports and visual dashboards with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or OBIEE, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills such as Power Query, complex formulas, and data modeling.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical specifications to non-technical stakeholders and lead user training.
Strong quantitative analysis, attention to detail, sound judgment, and troubleshooting skills.
Must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, or CT) by the confirmed start date.
Must be available to work non-business hours during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management and business analysis tools such as MS Project, Planner, or Jira.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, OBIEE, or Tableau.
Advanced understanding of Excel.
Experience with SQL databases and constructing and optimizing SQL queries.
Ability to train staff on data usage.
Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
Experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Interest in professional growth, developing new skills, and working outside one’s comfort zone.
Experience in the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of agency-wide financial system implementations, upgrades, and ad-hoc operational enhancements.
Serve as the primary technical liaison among the Division of Finance, Division of Information Technology, programmatic operational teams, and external NYC oversight agencies.
Evaluate and review IT vendor task orders, scopes of work, and technical deliverables to ensure alignment with fiscal standards and business requirements.
Query and extract complex datasets from relational finance databases for statutory, operational, and executive reporting.
Design, build, and maintain interactive fiscal dashboards and automated reports using data visualization platforms.
Monitor financial system workflows, enforce compliance across integrated citywide platforms, and ensure data integrity.
Provide tier-level technical support, troubleshooting, and operational guidance for internal and external financial applications.
Develop technical documentation, user guides, and training programs to improve staff system navigation and data analysis skills.
Carry out additional analytical and technical initiatives as directed by divisional leadership.