Senior Project Manager, Innovation Industries

Job Description

• The Innovation Industries Department at NYCEDC seeks to understand the rapidly-changing landscape of NYC’s key economic sectors and to conceive, develop, and implement innovative programs that address specific industry challenges and opportunities • Senior Project Manager (SPM) will support a variety of established and emerging projects across research/ideation, strategy development, and execution stages • SPMs in NYCEDC’s Innovation Industries department are responsible for managing projects in varying stages of development and implementation, coordinating, communicating, and managing cross-functional project teams • The SPM will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of programs that support various industries and sectors of strategic importance to the City

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required, Master’s in a related field preferred • 4+ years of professional experience, ideally in a demanding analytical, strategic or entrepreneurial environment; project management, business development and/or New York City government experience a plus • Foundational project management experience; demonstrated ability to design, launch and manage projects against tight timelines, to prioritize among competing needs, and to manage multiple projects at the same time • Demonstrated interest or knowledge in workforce development fundamentals a plus • Demonstrated interest or knowledge of New York City creative sectors (gaming; new media; film/tv; fashion), with experience in analytics or management consulting in creative sectors a plus • Client relationship or partnership management experience; demonstrated ability to manage professional relationships with stakeholders in a results-oriented environment • Ability to look strategically at the big picture and search for insightful, creative solutions • Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications including presentation skills • Advanced quantitative and problem-solving skills including financial analysis, building financial models and working with data sets • Proactive “self-starter” and “team player”; able to work in collaborative, cross-functional teams • Enterprising and resourceful, organized and results-oriented • Comfort interfacing with senior officials and business leaders • Must obtain/maintain New York City residency within 180 days of hire

Benefits

• Generous employer subsidized health insurance • Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans • Vision and hearing benefits • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care • Short term and long-term disability coverage • 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage • Up to 25 vacation days • Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays • Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks • Retirement savings programs • Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan • 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan • Tuition Reimbursement program • Continuing education and professional development • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer • College savings plan • Backup childcare • Gym membership discounts • A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support • Employee discounts through Plum Benefits, Student Loan Servicing tools, and much more