Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.   

Our MissionCreating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. 

NYCEDC’s Strategy Department: NYCEDC’s Strategy team are at the forefront of shaping strategy and policy across diverse topic areas that are front-of-mind for senior stakeholders. Our work falls into four categories:

  • Strategy & change management: Assist senior leaders with shaping NYCEDC’s vision and setting the organization’s strategy and direction, e.g. lead an annual organization-wide goal-setting process
  • Foresight & collaborative ideation: Provide EDC with foresight of looming policy issues and supporting our colleagues in advancing high-potential ideas, e.g. develop a strategy and roadmap to build an offshore wind industry in NYC
  • Program design & execution: Design and develop interdisciplinary, cross-departmental programs of work, e.g. co-develop programs to enable the growth of a legal, equitable cannabis industry in NYC
  • Special projects: Provide advice and support to NYCEDC leadership and City Hall for urgent and complex projects, e.g. develop specific pandemic response and economic recovery initiatives 

Examples of strategic questions and problems we work on include:

  1. What key strategies and initiatives that will help shape an equitable and comprehensive economic recovery for NYC following the pandemic?
  2. How can EDC enable individuals, businesses, and communities that have been excluded from economic opportunity to realize income gains, accumulate wealth, and become more economically secure?
  3. How can NYCEDC and other City agencies turn NYC into a global hub for the green economy, and in doing so advance our decarbonization, climate justice, and economic development goals?

Position Overview: A Senior Project Manager (SPM) on the Strategy team is someone who can independently conduct research, generate insight, produce well-written outputs, and influence and support senior decision makers using strong communication skills. Specifically, an SPM will:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Own and manage a range of diverse, multi-stakeholder project
  • Develop clear and manageable project scopes and workplans based on limited information and structure ongoing work accordingly, adapting during the project as necessary
  • Proactively keep senior leaders informed of project findings and key project developments
  • Collaborate effectively with team members across NYCEDC and other City agencies
  • Use quantitative and qualitative research to develop insightful hypotheses and deliver clear, effective recommendations to senior stakeholders
  • Lead informational interviews with internal and external stakeholders
  • Conduct analysis in Excel, including but not limited to work on with budgets or financial statements
  • Identify insightful, strategic solutions with a clear path forward
  • Communicate positions and recommendations in an effective, clear and structured way with senior leaders at EDC and City Hall
  • Confidently lead meetings and drive conversations towards discrete actions/next steps
  • Create and deliver presentations or memos that communicate key project findings and recommendations
  • Build strong relationships with colleagues across EDC, other city agencies, and City Hall
  • Become a point of contact and a content expert in areas we work in
  • Understand and invest in learning the context surrounding City government and EDC policy and relationships, seek out relevant conferences, talks and networking events to do so
  • Contribute proactively to team culture and support an environment of learning and belonging
  • Participate actively in team trainings, meetings, and events and suggest areas for continuous improvement
  • Proactively manage own professional development with regular check-ins with direct supervisor, informally mentor others

About You:

  • Passionate about public policy, economic development, strategic planning, and cities (especially New York!)
  • Strategic thinker interested in solving some of the most complex economic and policy challenges facing New York City today
  • Energetic, proactive, and collaborative
  • Experience in project management, balancing competing priorities and deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, confident presenting to mid-senior level leaders
  • Enjoy working in teams and contributing to a fun and intellectually curious team environment
  • Enjoy taking on leadership opportunities

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree required
  • At least 2 years of full-time work experience with preference for 3-5 years. Applicants with less than 2 years’ experience can be considered for a Project Manager role.
  • Preference for some work experience in a strategy, operations, and/or project management role within an analytical environment. Experience in local government, public policy, or economic development also valued.
  • New York City residency is required within 180 days of hire.
Salary Range
$80,000$82,000 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy. 

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balanceWe offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:  

  • 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   

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization. 

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents. 

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc. 

 

 

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