IT Project Manager for the Division of HPD TECH

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is seeking an IT Project Manager for its Housing Preservation & Development Technology (HPD Tech) division. The role will oversee technology initiatives supporting Lead-Free NYC, the citywide effort to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in residential buildings and prevent lead exposure, particularly among children and families. The work supports HPD’s Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (ENS), which enforces the New York City Housing Maintenance Code and New York State Multiple Dwelling Law. 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 projects follow HPD Technology governance and project management standards. The role works closely with HPD technology and business groups to ensure systems effectively support Lead-Free NYC objectives. Only candidates with a permanent Computer Systems Manager title or who are reachable on the existing civil service list will be considered. The posting lists Computer Systems Manager (1005D) qualification pathways based on education and progressively responsible IT experience, including managerial, administrative, executive, or supervisory experience.

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.
Must have a permanent Computer Systems Manager title or be reachable on the existing civil service list.
Computer Systems Manager qualification pathways require a high school diploma or equivalent and specified combinations of education and progressively responsible IT experience; all candidates must have at least three years of qualifying IT experience, including 18 months in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity.
The Computer Systems Manager qualifications describe possible pathways involving a master's degree in computer science and three years of IT experience; a bachelor's degree and four years of IT experience; a high school diploma and six years of IT experience; or a satisfactory equivalent combination, subject to the stated minimum requirements.

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, manage risks and issues, and ensure compliance with HPD Technology governance and project management standards.