City Of New York

Assistant Commissioner (Applications Development)

City Of New York$100K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
  • 4 years of relevant experience, with 1.5 years in a managerial or executive role.
  • Experience supervising personnel in related activities.
  • Understanding of the construction industry technology trends.
  • Strong consultative skills in product life cycle management.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Technology & Innovation teams and vendors for application development.
  • Advise executive staff on industry technology trends and products.
  • Oversee product life cycle management to meet agency user requirements.
  • Implement and administer process development for effective communication.
  • Forecast requirements and prepare annual budget related to select products.
  • Serve as a liaison in high-level project management meetings.
  • Ensure delivery of IT goals to agency partners.

Benefits

  • Inclusive and diverse work environment.
  • Commitment to equal opportunity employment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects related to public service.
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Job Description

Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Technology & Innovation, seeks an Assistant Commissioner of Application Development to manage Technology & Innovation teams and vendors in implementing and supporting grassroot developed and customized Commercial Over the Shelf (COTS) applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the strategic initiatives of the Technology & Innovation Division which supports the overall agency mission. The Assistant Commissioner responsibilities include advising executive staff in determining construction industry technology trends and products, directing and overseeing all aspects of product life cycle management that meet agency user requirements and facilitate rapid enhancements and implementation of new products. The selected candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day tactical execution of the agency's IT strategic plan and division goals; implementation and administering process development for effective and ongoing communication with agency partners to improve customer experience; and forecasting of requirements to include preparation of annual budget and scheduling of expenditures as they relate to select products. The Assistant Commissioner will also serve as a liaison and participate in high-level project management meetings across divisions to ensure that IT goals and objectives are being delivered for our agency partners.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs / Explore Careers / City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (DDC) - 06953

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of experience of a nature to qualify for the duties of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, consultative, or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or

2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

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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