Sr Program Director - Project Management (Generation)

Summary

Responsibilities

• Execute on NYPA’s strategic vision.
• Responsible for overseeing the execution of projects located within one or more program portfolios to ensure projects comply with approved scope, cost, and schedule objectives including any 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 that new procedures are incorporated as required.
• Ensure NYPA project management system(s) of record are up to date on scope, schedule and cost.
• Responsible for reviewing, advising and providing input on project plans, and identifying, assessing, determining risk mitigation strategies, and escalating at the portfolio, departmental or company level.
• Ensures portfolio progress is being appropriately monitored.
• Manage, facilitate and drive collaboration between all stakeholders and resources (internal and external) in activities related to all phases of projects in assigned portfolios and programs including ideation, feasibility, scoping, planning & design, delivery and closeout..
• Support the development of key performance indicators and reporting to ensure portfolio and/or program objectives are met. Execute assigned portfolio(s) and/or program within approved KPIs.
• Lead the development and review of programmatic forecasts of cost, schedule, resources including updates at regular intervals.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
• Management of staff including the appropriate communication of regular interpersonal and organizational information as well as 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 be able to efficiently adjust plans to meet critical shifts to overall strategy.
• Subject matter expertise in project delivery and overall project lifecycle.
• 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.