Senior IT Project Manager

Position Details:

• Location: 42-09 28^th street LIC/Hybrid
• Duration: One year
• Hours per Week: 40
• Interview Process: Microsoft Teams with second round may be In Person
• 2 professional references required

Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager

Location: Long Island City, NY

Company Overview:

With grant funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Client is undertaking a new initiative that will meet critical infrastructure needs and make possible strategic investments that will have lasting effects on public health. Investments and improvements through this initiative will help modernize Client foundational capabilities and data infrastructure, enabling it to partner in complex health and health care environments and, in turn, support better public health outcomes, including COVID-19. This initiative supports larger efforts to rebalance investments in public health and more equitably serve communities and populations.

Program Description:

The agency is embarking on a data modernization initiative to accelerate its data strategy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, data was the life blood of the agency s response to making informed data-driven decisions and policies that directly impacts the lives of New Yorkers. These included operational data in our vaccination campaign at the Vaccine Hubs, distribution strategy throughout the city s vaccine infrastructure, as well as health equity data breaking down lab tests, positive cases, hospitalizations, deaths, and vaccination rates by age, place, and race. With grant funding support from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Client is embarking on a data modernization initiative to move fromsiloed and brittle public health data systems to connected, resilient, adaptable, and sustainablesystems. This initiative is not just about technology, but also about putting the right people, processes, and policies in place.

Client modernization strategy focuses on key areas in data collection, storage, processing (including transformation, standardization, matching, deduplication), data integration and exchange, data analysis and data reporting and visualization.

The DMI initiative will allow Client to build up foundational technology capabilities within the Division of Information Technology. This includes increasing capacity, knowledge, and experience with Azure cloud technologies within the broader NYC cloud and cybersecurity infrastructure and all within the context of public health.

Summary of Position:

We're seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior IT Project Manager to join our dynamic team at NYC Department of Health division of Information Technology. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for overseeing critical technology initiatives in support of the Division of Environmental Health, driving cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about leveraging technology to achieve business objectives, this is the place for you!

Job Duties:

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of multiple, complex IT projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing, utilizing Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies as appropriate.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders and senior management.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and successes effectively to all stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, motivating project teams to achieve objectives.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and best practices for future projects.
• Present Topologies at the Architecture Review Board (ARB) Meetings for approval / feedback
• Work with the vendors and NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) in completing Cloud Service Agreements (CSA) and other required IT/Program Agreements and documentation for the supported applications
• Collaborate with the IT Security / OTI teams for completing Software Security Assurance Process (SSAP) / Application Scans / Rapid7 Scans and any other HIPAA / Audit or other mandated scans and work with IT / Vendor teams in resolving the identified vulnerabilities.
• Oversight of user test plans, UAT assistance, and support for system deployments, upgrades, QA-UAT, and post-production.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in IT project management, with a significant portion managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Proven experience with both Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies.
• PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of various IT domains, including software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and competing demands.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML, Microsoft SQL,SQL Server C++, .Net, XML, ASP a plus.