The Sr. Program Director leads and energizes project teams to deliver safe reliable and highquality capital projects that advance NYPAs mission. Oversees project planning and execution across the full lifecycle including team assignments scheduling resource planning and performance tracking. The Sr. Program Director is accountable for ensuring that all projects meet NYPAs rigorous standards for safety quality scope budget schedule and risk management and that they align with the organizations project governance framework.
This role spans both general project/program management requiring strong business and project acumen and technical project/program leadership where foundational engineering knowledge supports informed decision-making on technical scope design considerations and complex engineering challenges. The Sr. Program Director leads NYPAs Generation capital project portfolio and is responsible for driving successful outcomes across multiple largescale initiatives. Performance is measured by the consistent delivery of projects on scope on budget and on schedulewhile maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. #LI-AE1
Responsibilities
Execute on NYPAs 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 NYPAs 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
Bachelors 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.
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair competitive and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position in the (White Plains area) is: $194000 - $24200 and $168000- $231000 for this position in the (Upstate regions).
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.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates disabilities pregnancy-related conditions religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation please email.
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Summary The Sr. Program Director leads and energizes project teams to deliver safe reliable and highquality capital projects that advance NYPAs mission. Oversees project planning and execution across the full lifecycle including team assignments scheduling resource planning and performance tracking....
Summary
The Sr. Program Director leads and energizes project teams to deliver safe reliable and highquality capital projects that advance NYPAs mission. Oversees project planning and execution across the full lifecycle including team assignments scheduling resource planning and performance tracking. The Sr. Program Director is accountable for ensuring that all projects meet NYPAs rigorous standards for safety quality scope budget schedule and risk management and that they align with the organizations project governance framework.
This role spans both general project/program management requiring strong business and project acumen and technical project/program leadership where foundational engineering knowledge supports informed decision-making on technical scope design considerations and complex engineering challenges. The Sr. Program Director leads NYPAs Generation capital project portfolio and is responsible for driving successful outcomes across multiple largescale initiatives. Performance is measured by the consistent delivery of projects on scope on budget and on schedulewhile maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. #LI-AE1
Responsibilities
Execute on NYPAs 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 NYPAs 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
Bachelors 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.
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair competitive and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position in the (White Plains area) is: $194000 - $24200 and $168000- $231000 for this position in the (Upstate regions).
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.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates disabilities pregnancy-related conditions religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation please email.
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