City of Philadelphia · 22 hours ago
IT Project Manager
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Philadelphia's Department of Public Health is dedicated to promoting the health of all Philadelphians. They are seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee various IT projects, enhance project management practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve efficiency through technology solutions.
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Responsibilities
Work with stakeholders in PDPH to assess needs and develop project/solution requirements
Work with stakeholders and resources in PDPH, the Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), and throughout the City as needed to determine and recommend best-fit solutions
Assist in making determinations regarding developing projects in-house, via OIT, or through one of the City’s various procurement methods
Ensure compatibility and consistency with existing architectural and enterprise standards
Coordinate Health IT’s participation in larger projects and programs
Develop and execute communication plans for technology changes and implementations
Proactively communicate and coordinate with stakeholders, project participants, leadership, and affected clients via in person or virtual meetings, writing, telephone calls, etc
Maintain strong, collegial, and effective working relationships with associates, Departmental officials, outside consultants, and vendors
With direction from IT leadership, create project management tools and systems in Health IT, and provide coaching and training in project management best practices
Develop proposals including scope, requirements, costs, cost/benefit analyses, projected timelines, benefits, risks, business cases, and resource needs for approval and feedback
Lead the planning and implementation of assigned projects; develop project plans; facilitate the definition and management of project scope, goals, milestones, schedules, and deliverables; assemble and coordinate project team; manage project budgets; define contract deliverables and achieve targeted outcomes
Understand project purpose, technology components, and interactions with other systems and clients, as well as the role and function of each team member
Consult with clients, staff, and stakeholders to resolve issues; organize, facilitate, and participate in meetings of stakeholder groups to identify needs and build consensus and collaboration; assist in clarifying expected outcomes and managing expectations; provide direction and support to project team
Work with staff and stakeholders to correct deficiencies and monitor work performed to meet agreed upon goals and objectives
Report progress, concerns, emerging risks, or issues to appropriate leadership on IT operations and project work, escalating as needed
Ensure project requirements are achieved on time, with high quality, and within budget
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and meeting notes as appropriate for the project methodology chosen
Identify ongoing costs and resource needs of maintaining selected solutions including comparative analysis of current costs where relevant
Uphold IT standards, policies, and procedures while working with leadership to iteratively adapt these policies with current IT best practices in mind
Stay abreast of the latest developments in related technologies and project management
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; coursework in business, IT-related fields, public health, and/or other related field preferred
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience managing and coordinating projects and process changes, and/or performing business analysis
Experience with any of the following a plus: diverse IT projects, software development efforts, IT Change Management process, and/or City of Philadelphia OIT practices and processes
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Department of Public Health and Human Resources
PMP certification highly desired
Benefits
25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Company
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
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