STRATEGIC PROJECTS MANAGER

City Of New York • $80K — $95K *

New York, NY 10025In-Person

Education, Government & Non-Profit

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with 2 years community work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
High school diploma with 6 years of relevant community work experience is also acceptable.
One year of experience in community-related activities is mandatory for eligibility.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the Vice President and unit staff for effective communication.
Support strategic planning and change management for operational improvements.
Enhance project management processes for better team collaboration.
Evaluate divisional performance metrics and suggest efficiency improvements.
Handle high-priority matters for the Vice President, including sensitive issues and correspondence.
Represent the Vice President in various internal and external meetings.
Lead special projects and other assignments as required.

Benefits

Choice of medical coverage plans.
Deferred compensation plans available.
Defined pension benefit plan through NYCERS.
Opportunities for internal transfer and promotion for current NYCHA employees.
Encouragement for NYCHA residents to apply.

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Position Overview

The Special Projects Unit is seeking an experienced Strategic Project Manager to support the Office of the Vice President. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Special Projects, the selected candidate will provide operational, strategic, and administrative support to advance unit priorities and improve organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Serve as a liaison between the Vice President and unit staff to facilitate communication, identify operational challenges and develop effective solutions.
2. Support strategic planning initiatives, change management efforts, and business process improvement projects within the Special Projects Unit.
3. Develop and strengthen operational systems and project management processes to improve coordination and collaboration across teams.
4. Monitor, evaluate, and analyze divisional performance metrics and service delivery outcomes; recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
5. Manage sensitive and high priority matters on behalf of the Vice President, including personnel-related issues, correspondence, and special initiatives that support organizational infrastructure and growth.
6. Represent the Vice President and the Special Projects Unit in meetings, interdepartmental collaborations, and internal/external working groups and committees.
7. Lead and manage special projects and additional assignments as needed.
8. Perform related duties in support of departmental operations and strategic objectives.
9. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required to support events, meetings, and special projects.

Additional Information

1.NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2.NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
3.NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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