Sr Program Director - Project Management (Generation)

Summary

The Sr Program Director - Project Management (Generation) oversees the execution of NYPA’s strategic vision, manages projects and programs within program portfolios, ensures compliance with relevant regulations, and leads a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Execute on NYPA’s strategic vision.
• Oversee the execution of projects within program portfolios to ensure compliance with approved scope, cost, and schedule objectives, including licensing, environmental, permitting, safety, compliance, etc. requirements.
• Ensure projects and programs within the portfolio(s) are managed in compliance with appropriate department and company policies and procedures, and incorporate new procedures as required.
• Ensure NYPA project management systems of record are up-to-date on scope, schedule, and cost.
• Review, advise, and provide input on project plans, identify, assess, and determine risk mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as necessary.
• Monitor portfolio progress and drive collaboration among stakeholders and resources.
• Support the development of key performance indicators and reporting to ensure portfolio and/or program objectives are met.
• Lead the development and review of programmatic forecasts of cost, schedule, and resources, including updates at regular intervals.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
• Manage staff, including communication of regular interpersonal and organizational information, performance reviews, salary administration, succession planning, and resource balancing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assemble and lead a diverse team of administrative, technical, engineering, and construction resources to accomplish program objectives.
• Excellent understanding of current project management, project controls, and construction management best practices.
• Ability to interpret organizational and asset management objectives into a scope of work that accomplishes strategic objectives and efficiently adjust plans to meet critical shifts to overall strategy.
• Broad understanding of engineering & design in area of expertise.
• Broad understanding of project management principles and construction activities.
• Strong project collaboration and effective communication skills.
• Strong leadership ability and technical background to develop staff and maintain a highly skilled workforce.
• Broad knowledge of NYPA's mission, policies, and procedures and the interaction and responsibilities of the various NYPA business units.
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports, presentations, and other documentation.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with other leaders internal and external to NYPA.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering or related field.
• Master of Science Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Energy Engineering or Master of Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Project / Construction Management, preferably in the utility, commercial or related heavy mechanical/electrical industries preferred.
• New York State Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within 2 years preferred (Customer) / required (Utility).
• One or more of the following preferred:
• Project or Program Management Professional certification or ability to obtain within 2 years.
• Design Build Institute of America certification or ability to obtain within 2 years.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification
• Experience in or demonstrated ability to manage diverse and/or complex portfolios across multiple sectors.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role, managing teams, direct staff, and/or contractors required.
• Coaching/mentoring and performance evaluation experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Approximately 25% travel primarily within NY State.
• Willingness to enter confined spaces and climb/scale power system apparatuses is required.
• Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel to vendor facilities (worldwide) to support construction activities and to inspect equipment fabrication and commissioning for length of time needed.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position in the (White Plains area) is: $194,000 - $242,000 and $168,000-$231,000 for this position in the (Upstate regions).

Benefits

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

Nearest Major Market

White Plains

Nearest Secondary Market

New York City