IT Project Manager, Bureau of Enterprise Technology Business Solutions

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is the nation's leading public health agency protecting and promoting health of all New Yorkers. Our 7,000-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 DOHMH's business operations. 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 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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 stack, .NET, C#, SQL Server, etc.as developer architect
• Experience with SaaS and CRM tools such as SalesForce, Seibel, Do Forms etc.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees