ITT Project Manager

Title: 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.
• 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,
• 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,
• 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,
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field.
• Certified Associate in Project Management or Project Management Professional certification.
• Excellent writing, analytical, organizational, communication and time management skills.
• Understanding of web design, usability standards, web technologies and their practical application.
• Strong background in software design, development and database management.
• Experience managing the technical implementation of an enterprise asset management system.
• A driver license valid in New York State.
• Go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search
• Search for Job ID#: 420426

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 plus excellent benefits.

Apply by 11/22/19

For external applicants, please apply through www.nyc.gov/careers

Work location: Arsenal West, Manhattan

For details about NYC Parks: www.nyc.gov/parks

References will be required upon request.