Position Summary:The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), a nationally recognized leader in public health innovation, is seeking a Financial Systems Project Manager to join the Financial Systems Unit within the Division of Finance.
Reporting directly to the Director of Financial System and Reporting with substantial latitude for independent initiative, the Project Manager will direct complex technical and system-related projects, translate business needs into technical solutions, and deliver data-driven reporting to support executive decision-making across internal divisions and City oversight partners.
Specifically, the Financial Systems Project Manager will:Project Management & System Implementation- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of agency-wide financial system implementations, upgrades, and ad-hoc operational enhancements.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison connecting the Division of Finance, Division of Information Technology, programmatic operational teams, and external NYC oversight agencies.
- Evaluate and review IT vendor task orders, scopes of work, and technical deliverables to ensure alignment with fiscal standards and business requirements.
Technical Analysis & Financial Reporting- Query and extract complex datasets from relational finance databases to support statutory, operational, and executive reporting needs.
- Design, build, and maintain interactive fiscal dashboards and automated reports using modern data visualization platforms.
- Monitor financial system workflows, enforce compliance across integrated citywide platforms, and ensure high standards of data integrity.
System Support & User Enablement- Deliver tier-level technical support, troubleshooting, and operational guidance for internal and external financial applications.
- Design technical documentation, user guides, and training programs to upskill departmental staff on system navigation and data analysis best practices.
- Execute additional analytical and technical initiatives as directed by divisional leadership.
Qualifications:- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business, computer science, data science, information systems, statistics, or operations research, or a closely related field.
- Must have 2+ years of satisfactory full-time/part-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with large public or private organizations.
- Project Leadership: Demonstrated track record managing end-to-end IT, enterprise system, or financial technology projects in complex organizational environments.
- Technical & Querying Proficiency: Solid experience working with relational databases, including writing and optimizing SQL queries to extract and transform large financial datasets.
- Business Intelligence & Reporting: Hands-on experience developing reports and visual dashboards in tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or OBIEE, alongside advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (e.g., Power Query, complex formulas, data modeling).
- Cross-Functional Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical specifications to non-technical stakeholders and lead user training.
- Problem-Solving & Accuracy: Strong quantitative analysis skills, high attention to detail, and sound judgment when troubleshooting system constraints.
Preferred Skills:- Experience working with Project management and Business analysis tools (i.e. MS project, Planner, Jira)
- Experience working with data visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, OBIEE, and Tableau)
- Advanced understanding of Excel
- Experience working with SQL databases, with knowledge in constructing and optimizing SQL queries
- Ability to train staff on data usage
Additional Desired Qualities: - Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
- Experience with data collection, analysis and interpretation.
- Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
- Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
- Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Benefits:- Hybrid Work Schedule.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
- 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
- College Savings Plan.
- Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.
Additional Information: - This is a temporary grant-funded position ending in November 2027.
- This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
- Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
- This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.
Monday-Friday
35 Hours Per Week
