NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 2 hours ago
IT Project Manager, Bureau of Enterprise Technology Business Solutions
Queens, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is the nation's leading public health agency. They are seeking a dedicated IT Project Manager to lead technology initiatives aimed at improving public services and enhancing digital infrastructure. The role involves overseeing project lifecycles, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with city standards.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Oversee the entire project lifecycle for city-wide IT initiatives, from initial feasibility studies to final implementation and post-launch support
Serve as the primary point of contact between technical staff and non-technical city agencies to ensure project goals align with public service needs
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations while managing multiple concurrent workstreams
Manage vendor relationships and performance, ensuring all deliverables meet the terms of city contracts and service level agreements (SLAs)
Monitor project budgets closely, ensuring transparent and efficient use of public funds in accordance with municipal financial regulations
Identify potential project risks or bottlenecks early and implement mitigation strategies to keep city operations running smoothly
Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings and provide clear, concise status reports to executive leadership and oversight committees
Ensure all new systems and software deployments adhere to city cybersecurity policies, data privacy laws, and accessibility requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field
5+ years of experience managing complex IT projects, preferably within the public sector or a highly regulated industry
Active PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent professional credential
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects involving various stakeholders with competing priorities
Strong understanding of government procurement processes, including RFPs (Request for Proposals) and contract management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to elected officials and the public
Proficiency with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
Demonstrated experience in risk management, budget tracking, and quality assurance
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; or
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; or
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; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1', '2', or '3' above
Preferred
Familiarity with government-specific compliance standards (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA, or SOC2)
Experience with cloud migration projects or large-scale ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementations
Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies and how to apply them to government workflows
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.
Company
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is a Hospital & Health Care company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jose Ortiz
Chief Technology Officer
Aaron Anderson
CFO/Deputy Commissioner
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