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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 20 hours ago

IT Project Manager, Bureau of Enterprise Technology Business Solutions

Queens, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is the nation's leading public health agency protecting and promoting the health of all New Yorkers. They are seeking a dedicated IT Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of technology initiatives aimed at improving public services and agency operations. 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

PMP CertificationIT Project ManagementProject ManagementRisk ManagementBudget TrackingVendor ManagementAgile MethodologiesCommunication SkillsCloud MigrationERP ImplementationsGovernment ComplianceTechnical PresentationCross-functional Team Leadership

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

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.

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.