DOHMH 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 IT Project Management Assistant Director to join its award-winning, innovative technology team in revolutionizing public health IT.

Position Description:

The Assistant Director 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.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Accountable for the IT Portfolio processes including IT planning, portfolio governance, project methodology framework, and resource capacity management.
Ensure project management standards are being executed across the IT project portfolio.
Drive improvements and ensure industry best practices are leveraged.
Perform team member supervision including performance management, career growth and development.
Assist the Solutions Director with creating and maintaining staffing plans. Ensures the team is properly trained and staffed to handle the projected workload, both from an internal staffing and external staffing support.
Makes recommendations to management regarding long-term contractors and/or additions to staff.
Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle, 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.
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 10+ years' experience performing project management role on complex projects
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience in Business Analysis discipline
Experience managing an IT Portfolio or Project Management Office.
Experience in a supervisory or management position.
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
10+ years Experience with the Microsoft stack, .NET, C#, SQL Server, etc. as developer architect and manager of development teams
Experience with SaaS and CRM tools such as SalesForce, Seibel, DoForms, etc.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• 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!

Commitment to Equity:

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.

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