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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 1 month ago

Assistant Director IT, Bureau of Enterprise Technology Business Solutions

Queens, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking an Assistant Director of IT Project Management to join its innovative technology team. The role involves leading a team of project managers, managing a portfolio of health-oriented IT projects, and ensuring that project management standards are met across the IT project portfolio.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of project managers and product managers to deliver strategic, secure, high quality IT products and services. Assist with creating and maintaining staffing plans

Effectively manage a portfolio of projects and oversee all aspects of implementation including requirements gathering, design, development, solution architecture, roll-out, maintenance, vendor management and project financials

Ensure project management standards are being executed across the IT project portfolio

Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing projects

Make recommendations to management regarding long-term contractors and/or additions to staff

Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project lifecycle and confer with project staff to outline work plan

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

Implement modern and secure technology solutions and platforms

Oversee the RFP, contracting and procurement processes according to Citywide policies

Qualification

Business AnalysisProject ManagementLeadershipSaaS ToolsCRM ToolsRisk ManagementVendor ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain

An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1', '2', or '3' above

Preferred

A minimum of 8+ years 'experience performing project management role on complex projects

Experience in Business Analysis discipline

Experience with Lean concepts and applying them in a technology environment

Experience managing an IT Portfolio or Project Management Office

Experience in a supervisory or management position

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, assess resource needs, develop schedules, monitor and communicate status, and develop processes and procedures

Experience with SaaS and CRM tools such as SalesForce, Seibel, DoForms,etc

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.

Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.