Assistant Director, Enterprise Solutions & Environmental Health

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.

Job Summary: The incumbent will leverage the Bureau’s digital infrastructure to modernize scientific research capabilities, specifically by implementing advanced data analytics and real-time surveillance platforms. These efforts will optimize the collection and synthesis of public health data, ensuring that DOHMH’s public health initiatives are driven by secure, high-fidelity insights and proactive epidemiological monitoring.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE: Probationary Period Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.