The Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s mission is to protect and promote the health of all
Philadelphians and to provide a safety net for the most vulnerable. We provide services, set policies,
and enforce laws that support the dignity of every man, woman, and child in Philadelphia. The health
department is organized in the following divisions, each of which is responsible for providing service
related to its name: AIDS Activity Coordinating Office, Air Management Services, Ambulatory Health
Services, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, COVID Containment, Commissioner’s Office, Disease
Control, Environmental Health Services, Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction, Facilities
Management, Fiscal, Human Resources, Information Technology, Maternal Child and Family Health,
Medical Examiner’s Office, and Public Health Laboratory. The department also provides nursing
homes services, and we work with a broad network of community, hospital, academic and business
partners throughout Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. We work together to make Philadelphia a
healthy place to live, work, and play.
The Department of Public Health’s Information Technology (Health IT) Division is responsible for
maintaining and improving the Department’s IT infrastructure and systems. This position works with
colleagues and department management to identify and define problems, issues, and opportunities
to improve efficiency and effectiveness through IT initiatives.
Reporting directly to the IT Solutions Manager for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health
(PDPH), this technical project management position will be charged with managing a wide variety of
IT projects as well as growing the maturity of project management practice in Health IT. The Project
Manager will manage technology-related projects, coordinate IT involvement in larger projects, and
provide business analysis and IT-related guidance to groups within PDPH.
Essential Functions
Business Analysis and Consulting
§ Work with stakeholders in PDPH to assess needs and develop project/solution requirements
§ Work with stakeholders and resources in PDPH, the Office of Innovation and Technology
(OIT), and throughout the City as needed to determine and recommend best-fit solutions
§ Assist in making determinations regarding developing projects in-house, via OIT, or through
one of the City’s various procurement methods
§ Ensure compatibility and consistency with existing architectural and enterprise standards
Communication and Collaboration
§ Coordinate Health IT’s participation in larger projects and programs
§ Develop and execute communication plans for technology changes and implementations
§ Proactively communicate and coordinate with stakeholders, project participants, leadership,
and affected clients via in person or virtual meetings, writing, telephone calls, etc.
§ Maintain strong, collegial, and effective working relationships with associates, Departmental
officials, outside consultants, and vendors
§ With direction from IT leadership, create project management tools and systems in Health IT,
and provide coaching and training in project management best practices
Project Management
§ Develop proposals including scope, requirements, costs, cost/benefit analyses, projected
timelines, benefits, risks, business cases, and resource needs for approval and feedback
§ Lead the planning and implementation of assigned projects; develop project plans; facilitate
the definition and management of project scope, goals, milestones, schedules, and
deliverables; assemble and coordinate project team; manage project budgets; define contract
deliverables and achieve targeted outcomes.
§ Understand project purpose, technology components, and interactions with other systems
and clients, as well as the role and function of each team member
§ Consult with clients, staff, and stakeholders to resolve issues; organize, facilitate, and
participate in meetings of stakeholder groups to identify needs and build consensus and
collaboration; assist in clarifying expected outcomes and managing expectations; provide
direction and support to project team
§ Work with staff and stakeholders to correct deficiencies and monitor work performed to
meet agreed upon goals and objectives
§ Report progress, concerns, emerging risks, or issues to appropriate leadership on IT
operations and project work, escalating as needed
§ Ensure project requirements are achieved on time, with high quality, and within budget
§ Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and meeting notes as
appropriate for the project methodology chosen
§ Identify ongoing costs and resource needs of maintaining selected solutions including
comparative analysis of current costs where relevant
Professional
§ Uphold IT standards, policies, and procedures while working with leadership to iteratively
adapt these policies with current IT best practices in mind
§ Stay abreast of the latest developments in related technologies and project management
Other related duties as assigned
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000
Salary Range cannot exceed $95,000
All applications must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.
Did you know?
● We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer : 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
● We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
● Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
● Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
● Generous retirement savings options are available
*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race,
ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr @phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website:
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