Project Manager I

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

If selected to interview, in person interviews will be required. Responsibilities Innovative, multidisciplinary research. Complex diagnostics and novel detection methods. High-tech instrumentation and state-of-the-art laboratory services. All are components of the scientific community that is the Wadsworth Center of the New York State Department of Health. Health Research, Inc. is currently seeking a Project Manager I to work as part of a dynamic team serving the information technology needs of the Wadsworth Center. The Project Manager I will perform technical project management for information technology systems supporting the Wadsworth Center. The Project Manager I will oversee project progress, defining the project scope, identifying dependencies, and developing the schedule based on project objectives, timelines and budgets. Specific duties include defining, monitoring, and reporting on key milestones and risks; working with project leads to track project activities; documentation of system design; managing enhancement requests and defect remediation; coordination of meetings and daily stand-ups with project team, coordination with technical leads on development and testing activities; coordination of application deployments; authoring and coordinating knowledge articles and developing operational support plans. Further, the Project Manager I will ensure that information technology projects are delivered within budget and on schedule. The Project Manager I will be responsible for ongoing monitoring of application availability and oversee the response to end user issues. This position will be responsible for regularly communicating and managing risks, along with other appropriate related duties to support project needs. The incumbent will supervise staff. Wadsworth Center serves a vital role in the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health ®!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of experience in program administration/management, project management, or a related field; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and seven years of such experience; OR nine years of such experience.
• A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• At least three years of experience must have included supervision of staff.
• Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of experience managing a portfolio of information technology projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Previous experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and laboratory sample workflows.
• At least five years of experience in developing project management deliverables such as project scope documents, project plans, budgets, risk identification, mitigation plans, disaster recovery plans and project schedules.
• At least three years of experience in information technology testing.
• At least three years of experience in governmental setting.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• At least three years of experience implementing Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• defining, monitoring, and reporting on key milestones and risks
• working with project leads to track project activities
• documentation of system design
• managing enhancement requests and defect remediation
• coordination of meetings and daily stand-ups with project team
• coordination with technical leads on development and testing activities
• coordination of application deployments
• authoring and coordinating knowledge articles and developing operational support plans
• ongoing monitoring of application availability
• oversee the response to end user issues
• regularly communicating and managing risks
• supervise staff

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level