ITT Project Manager

ITT Project Manager

NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that designs and builds public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy.  These public spaces, representing 30,000 acres or 14% of the city’s land, encompass natural areas, parks, playgrounds, beaches, ballfields, basketball courts, athletic fields and pools.  

NYC Parks offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package that includes pension, excellent health coverage and a healthy work-life balance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  www.nyc.gov/parks.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under direction, with varying levels of difficulty and with high degrees of latitude for independent action, manage medium to small scale Information Technology & Telecommunications (ITT) projects.
• Analyze current business processes to understand requirements, business roles, responsibilities and procedures.
• Throughout all project phases, communicate and collaborate with internal ITT units, as well as various divisions within the agency, other agencies and vendors to ensure successful project completion.
• Work with end-users, technical staff and upper management to analyze and interpret project goals for effective planning and development of project deliverables.
• Work with managers to assist in determining project schedule plan, execution and performance evaluation.
• Formally document all initiated projects; maintain baselines and schedules for time and work assignments.
• Review requirements, handle change control and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Assist in managing project budget and contracts. Participate in the procurement process.
• Submit regular project status reports to the ITT management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the areas(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or,
2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the areas required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or,
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or,
4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above.
This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field. 
2. Certified Associate in Project Management or Project Management Professional certification. 
3. Excellent writing, analytical, organizational, communication and time management skills. 
4. Understanding of web design, usability standards, web technologies and their practical application. 
5. Strong background in software design, development and database management. 
6. Experience managing the technical implementation of an enterprise asset management system.
7. A driver license valid in New York State.

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 plus excellent benefits.
      
Apply by 03/08/19

For external applicants, please apply through www.nyc.gov/careers
1) Go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search
2) Search for Job ID#: 383430

For details about NYC Parks: www.nyc.gov/parks
References will be required upon request.