IT Project Manager, Bureau of Enterprise Technology Business Solutions

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is the nation's leading public health agency protecting and promoting health of all New Yorkers. Our 7,000-plus team members bring an extraordinary array of languages, cultures, and experiences to bear on the work of public health. Our diversity fuels creativity because all perspectives are heard and valued. DOHMH aims to improve the health outcomes of all New Yorkers by centering persistent racial inequities and promotion of social justice at the core of its work.

DOHM 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. The Division of Information Technology’s mission and vision is to promote and protect the health of all New Yorkers through the use of innovative technology and health information that is useful and available.

The nation's leading local health department seeks a Senior IT Portfolio Manager join its award-winning, innovative technology team in revolutionizing public health IT. The Project Managers will be assigned to the Mental Hygiene vertical within the Bureau of Enterprise Technology Business Solutions. The project managers within the above-mentioned group are working on many projects related to various health-oriented objectives and integration of these systems with other city agencies.

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• Accountable for the IT Portfolio processes including IT planning, portfolio governance, project methodology framework, and resource capacity management.
• Drive improvements and ensure industry best practices are leveraged. Makes recommendations to management regarding long-term contractors and/or additions to staff.
• Analyze project proposals to determine timeframe, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
• 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.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project delivers on schedule and within budget.

Preferred Skills

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Business or related field. A minimum of 5+ years experience performing project management role on complex projects Project Management Professional (PMP)certification

Experience in Business Analysis discipline

Experience with Lean concepts and applying them in a technology environment

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, asses' resource needs, develop schedules, monitor and communicate status, and develop processes and procedures.

5+ yrs Experience with the Microsoft stack, .NET, C#, SQL Server, etc.as developer architect Experience with SaaS and CRM tools such as SalesForce, Seibel, Do Forms etc.

Why You Should Work For Us

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• 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 and
• 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.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

CERT IT ADMINISTRATOR (DB) - 13644

Minimum Qualifications

Professional/Vendor Certification(s) in database administration that is required for the position to be filled. In addition, you must have one of the following:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and two years of satisfactory fulltime (not classroom based) experience in database administration. Experience must include database design, configuration, installation, troubleshooting, integration, performance monitoring, maintenance, enhancement, and security management;
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) information technology experience (IT) of which at least two years must have been database administration experience as described in "1" above; OR
• A satisfactory equivalent of education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2” above. Undergraduate education may be substituted for experience on the basis that 30 undergraduate semester credits from

an accredited college or university is equivalent to 6 months of information technology experience, but may not be substituted for the required database administration experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of database administration experience. However, all candidates must have at least one year of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) database administration experience as described in "1" above.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this title.

Additional Information

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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.