IT Project Manager Level I

Job Title: IT Project Manager Level I

Location: Long Island City, NY Onsite

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Interview :: Video

VISA:: USC/GC

NOTE- In addition to resumes, Candidate submissions must include the following:

A bulleted list of skills highlights for each candidate.

Each candidate must provide a narrative for how they meet the required skills of the job description.

Each candidate must provide a narrative that demonstrates and describes how they would handle the responsibilities of the position based on their past experience.

Details for the narratives are in the attached document.

Job Description:
The IT project managers will assist with overseeing a variety of hardware, software, and infrastructure implementations of IT solutions at various NYC Health Department locations and the new Public Health Laboratory (PHL) facility currently undergoing construction in the Harlem neighborhood.

The IT project managers will coordinate efforts with agency and external construction teams, equipment vendors, and other specialists during construction, hardware deployment, and network setup. The IT project manager will help ensure timely delivery of recommended IT solutions at all NYC Health Department locations and the new PHL facility during and after construction and allow lab operations to begin in accordance with agency timelines and standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluating technologies, platforms and tools needed for project implementation considering factors like compatibility, scalability, and security.

Overseeing the implementation of development methodologies such as agile, scrum, or waterfall, depending on project needs.

Planning and coordinating the deployment of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and databases to support project requirements.

Managing the integration of various IT systems, applications, and components to ensure seamless communication and interoperability.

Identifying and mitigating technical risks that could impact project success, such as software bugs, security vulnerabilities or compatibility issues.

Establish and foster relationships with assigned internal clients and stakeholders.

Work with vendor(s) that will be providing equipment and other services related to the project to ensure that their devices are NYC Health Department IT and OTI approved. If devices are not approved, work with the various NYC Health Department/OTI teams to obtain the needed approvals and installations.

Lead contract management efforts with vendors if upgrades are required to meet cyber security requirements.

Lead software and hardware upgrade projects, as needed.

Coordinate efforts to get devices installed so that testing and scans can be performed. Develop a rollout plan and oversee deployment into non-production and production environment(s).

Develop a support plan for each of the vendor device(s).

Maintain and update the project schedule on a regular basis.

Update NYC Health Department's project management tool with status and budget information.

Triage issues and manage support for IT applications.

Conduct status meetings and ensure proper articulation and reporting of project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.

Level I Project Managers will perform the above tasks under the guidance of the more senior Level II Project Managers.

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered

A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

5 years of experience in each of the following areas:

Serving in an IT project manager role, leading complex, enterprise-wide technical and/or business initiatives.

Creating project management artifacts, including project charters, project plans, timelines (MS Project or other project management software), requirements documents, project and resource planning documents, deployment plans, support plans, risk management and mitigation plans, and conversion plans.

Requirements gathering, business analysis, use case development, and creation of functional requirements documents.

3 years of experience in IT network architecture, protocols, and best practices, with an understanding of the unique requirements of health lab facilities.

Experience working with network infrastructure vendors, contractors, and specialized healthcare equipment providers.

Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Currently hold PMP, PMI, or related project management certifications

Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Must be able to work both on-site and, if needed, remotely.

DESIRED SKILLS:

Experience with Agile Development / Scrum framework

Understanding of Test-Driven Development and/or Behavior Driven Development

Familiarity with Azure DevOps

Knowledge of Test Automation Tools and IDE's

Knowledge of Continuous Integration Tools (TeamCity)

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