Consultant - Project Manager/Business Analyst

NYSTEC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit technology consulting firm is seeking a dynamic consultant/project manager/business analyst to navigate the complexities of the healthcare landscape. In this role, you will support the enterprise project management office and collaborate with diverse teams to develop effective training and project management solutions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and a strong background in project management best practices. Join a forward-thinking organization that values personal and professional growth, and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management or business analysis.
• Strong understanding of project management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop training content based on division needs.
• Assist with project management and compliance standards.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Collaboration Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Description

About Us:

NYSTEC is a nonprofit technology consulting company, advising agencies, organizations, institutions, and businesses since 1996. We're independent and vendor-neutral, so we have our clients' best interests at heart. At NYSTEC, we know that we succeed when individuals and teams flourish personally and professionally, so our benefits and perks support that mindset.

About the Role:

As a consultant - project manager/business analyst in the Policy and Program Strategic Solutions Practice, you will collaborate with team members to conceptualize, deliver, and support our clients through today's ever-changing healthcare landscape. Serving as a project manager/business analyst, your day-to-day role as a NYSTEC consultant will be to support the enterprise project management office (ePMO) unit lead within the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Division of Data Services and Analytics (DDSA) by assisting with the division's project portfolio and providing training and implementation support.

The ideal candidate will understand and use industry best practices in project management and will possesses the ability to create engaging and effective training environments that cater to individual learning styles. The candidate should be self-motivated, independent, and able to work in a less structured client environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing training content dependent on the division resource needs.


• Planning and preparing training sessions.


• Assisting with day-to-day management of the ePMO resources.


• Working with cross-division units to implement the ePMO's project management standards.


• Working with the ePMO unit lead to facilitate executive meetings, discussions, and adherence to the processes and procedures.


• Assisting project teams with maintaining compliance ePMO standards by developing and maintaining project schedules, participating in stakeholder meetings, conducting requirements elicitation, determining project changes, undertaking project tasks, and assessing project risks and issues and escalating to the ePMO.

About you:
Required Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent time management skills.


• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint


• Experience using SharePoint, Teams, and other collaboration tools.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Project management professional (PMP) certification.


• Experience working within a PMO.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree and three years of related experience.

The target base salary for this position is $60,000 - $82,000 per year. When determining compensation, we analyze and carefully consider several factors, including skill set, experience, location, and job-related qualifications.

It is NYSTEC's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all individuals, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, military service and veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws and ordinances. NYSTEC is strongly committed to this policy and believes in the concept and spirit of the law.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Learn more about NYSTEC by visiting www.nystec.com.

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