Director of Project Assessments
Director of Project Assessments
New York City Office of Technology & Innovation
Brooklyn, NY
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The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more.
At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.
The new Program Management Office under the Strategic Initiatives Division at OTI is responsible for three core areas:
Program Management
New York City agencies work on a significant number of individual IT projects, many of which are interconnected. The new Program Management Office will coordinate the activities between multiple projects included under the Strategic Initiatives Division to help New York City and OTI meet business objectives, achieve project goals, and stay on budget and on schedule.
Tech Assessments
In conjunction with relevant stakeholders, this team will put a spotlight on at-risk projects across the City by focusing on problem areas and pain points, develop actionable next steps to improve outcomes, and provide quality control. It will also work as part of a front-end planning unit where new projects can be systematically reviewed in collaboration with project sponsors to further develop scope and ensure the budget is adequate for the task, limiting last-minute additions and changes, allowing project initiation to proceed sooner, with greater clarity, and with fewer obstacles later.
IT Governance & Policy
The Program Management Office will also create standard processes and workflows in collaboration with other OTI Teams to overcome any roadblocks in the successful delivery of IT products and services. This team will also conduct field surveys and complete external research to identify best practices that could be replicated at OTI.
The Director of Project Assessments will report to the Associate Commissioner of Program Management. Responsibilities will include:
Day - Due to the necessary duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work weekends and/or nights/evenings.
WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
TO APPLY
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL
OTI participates in E-Verify
Minimum Qualifications
The preferred candidate should possess the following: - Knowledge of program evaluation processes and techniques - Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in researching, collecting, organizing, reviewing, and assessing data - Knowledge of project management methods and techniques - Knowledge of cost benefit and impact analysis techniques - Ability to analyze and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations - Ability to analyze and interpret written information and numerical data - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships - Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate to all project members and stakeholders - 5 years of professional experience in business process analysis, strategic or program planning, business process improvement, change management, project management, program evaluation and analysis, or related work, and a bachelor’s degree - An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.
The new Program Management Office under the Strategic Initiatives Division at OTI is responsible for three core areas:
Program Management
New York City agencies work on a significant number of individual IT projects, many of which are interconnected. The new Program Management Office will coordinate the activities between multiple projects included under the Strategic Initiatives Division to help New York City and OTI meet business objectives, achieve project goals, and stay on budget and on schedule.
Tech Assessments
In conjunction with relevant stakeholders, this team will put a spotlight on at-risk projects across the City by focusing on problem areas and pain points, develop actionable next steps to improve outcomes, and provide quality control. It will also work as part of a front-end planning unit where new projects can be systematically reviewed in collaboration with project sponsors to further develop scope and ensure the budget is adequate for the task, limiting last-minute additions and changes, allowing project initiation to proceed sooner, with greater clarity, and with fewer obstacles later.
IT Governance & Policy
The Program Management Office will also create standard processes and workflows in collaboration with other OTI Teams to overcome any roadblocks in the successful delivery of IT products and services. This team will also conduct field surveys and complete external research to identify best practices that could be replicated at OTI.
The Director of Project Assessments will report to the Associate Commissioner of Program Management. Responsibilities will include:
- Manage IT project assessments in collaboration with agency stakeholders to complete deep dives and develop action steps to improve project outcomes;
- Establish goals and plans for agency program evaluation activities;
- Analyze technology proposals, program structures and recommends changes;
- Direct the development and evaluation of program performance measures;
- Direct the completion of cost benefit and impact analyses of program changes to weigh alternatives;
- Direct the analysis and development of changes in policies, regulation, and program priorities;
- Coordinate the work of an interdisciplinary evaluation team;
- Discuss preliminary plans with officials and administrators and recommends alternatives/options;
- Analyze statements of goals and objectives, impact indicators, and agency data reporting systems;
- Integrate activities across agency organizations;
- Review program budget information, reviews spending plans and budget documents, and monitors spending requests;
- Perform special technology projects and initiatives as assigned.
Day - Due to the necessary duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work weekends and/or nights/evenings.
WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
TO APPLY
- Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL
OTI participates in E-Verify
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 area(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 area(s) 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.
The preferred candidate should possess the following: - Knowledge of program evaluation processes and techniques - Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in researching, collecting, organizing, reviewing, and assessing data - Knowledge of project management methods and techniques - Knowledge of cost benefit and impact analysis techniques - Ability to analyze and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations - Ability to analyze and interpret written information and numerical data - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships - Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate to all project members and stakeholders - 5 years of professional experience in business process analysis, strategic or program planning, business process improvement, change management, project management, program evaluation and analysis, or related work, and a bachelor’s degree - An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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