Project manager, Bureau of IT Strategy and Project Management

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the country.

Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, in service of a vision of a city in which all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, how old they are, where they are from, or where they live.

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As a world-renowned public health agency with a history of building transformative public health programming and infrastructure, innovating in science and scholarship to advance public health knowledge, and responding to urgent public health crises from New York City’s yellow fever outbreak in 1822 to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are a hub for public health innovation, expertise, and programs and services.

We serve as the population health strategist and policy and planning authority for the City of New York.

The nation's leading local health department seeks an IT Project Manager to join its award-winning, innovative technology team in revolutionizing public health IT.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) 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.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To :

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Build and lead cross-functional project teams. Provide guidance and motivation to team members and stakeholders.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Proactively address issues to keep projects on track.
• Maintain clear and concise communication with project stakeholders, including senior management, team members, and external partners.

Provide regular project updates and reports.

• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and are aligned with business goals.
• Monitor project budgets and expenses, making necessary adjustments to keep projects within budget.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and contractors as needed.

Minimum Qualifications :

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or related field and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and / or IT infrastructure systems; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and ten years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and / or IT infrastructure systems; or
• Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4 years of experience in IT project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira or others to effectively plan, monitor, and control project activities.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum frameworks to manage iterative and incremental development processes.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure components, including networks, servers, and databases.
• Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., SQL) and database design principles.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.

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