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 an Assistant Director of IT Project Management to join its award-winning, innovative technology team in revolutionizing public health IT. The Assistant Director will be assigned to the Environmental Health vertical within the Bureau of Enterprise Technology and 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.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- 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. - Ensure the team is properly trained and staffed to handle the projected workload

• 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.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
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.

Why you should work for us:

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

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o 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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

IT PROJECT SPECIALIST - 95710

Assistant Director IT, Bureau of Enterprise Technology Business Solutions