IT Project Manager for the Division of HPD TECH

City of New York•New York, NY

8d•$68,214 - $113,632

About The Position

HPD Tech, the IT division of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, is seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee technology initiatives supporting Lead-Free NYC, the citywide effort to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in residential buildings and protect children and families. The role supports HPD’s Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services, which enforces the New York City Housing Maintenance Code and New York State Multiple Dwelling Law. HPD Tech develops systems that help the office conduct inspections, issue violations, and correct emergency conditions. The Project Manager will lead multiple Lead-Free NYC technology projects, including the Lead Mandate applications HPDInfo, RTFF, and Lead Exemption Online (LEOP). The position provides project management and IT oversight, coordinating HPD business and program areas, Technology, vendors, and other stakeholders. It monitors progress and deliverables; facilitates requirements and prioritization for lead-related work; manages risks and issues; and ensures compliance with HPD Technology governance and project management standards. The role works closely with technology and business groups to ensure systems support Lead-Free NYC objectives.

Requirements

More than 4 years of project management or IT management experience.
More than 3 years of experience coordinating and/or supporting IT business processes.
More than 2 years of coding experience.
Understanding of multiple project management life-cycle methodologies, especially iterative development.
Scheduling and budgeting experience.
Only candidates with a permanent Computer Systems Manager title or who are reachable on the existing civil service list will be considered.
Computer Systems Manager qualification pathways include specified combinations of education and progressively responsible IT experience, including administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience. The listed pathways require at least a high school diploma or equivalent and, depending on education, three to six years of relevant IT experience; some pathways require at least 18 months in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity.

Nice To Haves

Strong collaboration, relationship management, communication, and writing skills.
Good judgment, logical thinking, and attention to detail.
Ability to drive projects to completion.
Familiarity with Oracle database architecture and design.
Familiarity with client-server and web architecture and software development.
Experience with MS Project, MS Office, and Windows.
Familiarity with the .NET framework, PowerBuilder, Java, Salesforce, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and implementation of Lead-Free NYC technology projects.
Translate Lead-Free NYC business requirements into technology tasks.
Manage resources and schedules for project and program implementation.
Plan and schedule project deliverables, goals, and milestones.
Direct and oversee the project engineering team and manage conflicts within the group.
Perform team assessments and evaluations.
Identify and solve project issues by engaging stakeholders.
Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning.
Design and maintain technical and project documentation.
Work with HPD Tech technical managers to assemble and coordinate staff dedicated to projects.
Assist HPD Tech senior management in evaluating project management tools and assessing project management reporting approaches and standards.
Coordinate HPD business and program areas, Technology, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Monitor project progress and deliverables, facilitate requirements and prioritization for lead-related work, manage risks and issues, and ensure projects follow HPD Technology governance and project management standards.