Project Manager 2 SA.108

Job description

Department Requesting Resource - Technical Services
Programmatic need being met by this request - The Project Manager- on the Technical Services Team will support various aspects of the Technical Services Initiative.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, staff management, project management, program support, business process support, reporting, and customer & consultant relationship management.

Where the work will be performed - Remote

Location of Resource - Remote

Is travel required for this position - Location of Resource Is travel required for this position

Is any equipment required to be provided by the contractor or will be provided by NYSERDA for this position?

- Contractor must have computer, cell phone, and reliable high-speed internet available while remote

Desired Start Date - //

Expected Duration of Engagement (Years) - through //, with option to renew for additional years

Estimated % FTE Being Requested - %

Select the Appropriate NYSERDA Title You are Seeking to Fulfill - Project Manager -



Skills and Experience Needed



NYSERDA Title You Are Seeking to Fulfill

Project Manager -



General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience

- years



Technical & Professional Skills & Knowledge

Has well developed understanding of relevant technical principles and their application to a program area.

Develops/formulates Deployment issues, problems and needs in at least one technical area.

Has acknowledged expertise at conceptual level of technical skills and knowledge in at least one program area.

Has basic understanding of State energy/environmental economic development issues.



Creativity in Project & Program Development

Has developed and managed projects with little specific direction.

Develops new projects and co-funding sources with own initiative.

Carried out development of several projects through competitive solicitation phase that may or may not result from own initiative.

Has provided ideas and rationale for program development in at least one technical area.



Organization Skills & Productivity

Has demonstrated ability to implement projects in a timely manner.

Demonstrates the capability to manage all aspects of on going projects with no supervision.

Is able to prioritize workload with other responsibilities.

Effectively discharges general technical and project management assignments in a timely manner.

Demonstrates strategic thinking connected to the organization's goals.



Leadership / Interpersonal Relations / Judgement

Has demonstrated ability to effectively head working groups or program teams.

Provides guidance to junior staff when appropriate and can supervise the day-to-day work of interns.

Has full confidence of peers and superiors.

People skills have developed to show leadership and an ability to motivate others.



Communication Skills & External Relations

Has demonstrated ability to produce both written material and verbal presentations that are direct, recognize and focus on issues, are both comprehensive and concise and require editing only in most sensitive and complex areas.

Is able to negotiate effectively with contractors and interface effectively with customers and other outside contacts.

Has demonstrated ability to prepare and present papers at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.




Primary Responsibilities, and Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

What skills are needed to be successful in this role?

The successful candidate will need to have the following skills: - Project management skills and the ability to successfully multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; - Ability to manage scope, schedule and budget of project agreements and other program support agreements; - Qualified to support strategic market engagement and partnership development; - Demonstrated ability to facilitate and execute continuous improvement of program rules, and business processes; - Excellent external and customer communications (written and verbal) skills; - Must be a self-starter and function well independently and in teams; and - Excellent organizational skills



Are there any specialized skills that must be present for the position to be successful?

Past experience with the commercial building energy efficiency preferred

Must be a proficient Microsoft Excel user, and be able to perform Pivot tables, advanced formulas, and advanced data analysis of complex data sets



Are there any skills that the resource needs at start of engagement?

- NA



Certifications and qualifications, including education/degree

Education and experience commensurate with a degree



IT systems that will be used

NEIS, Salesforce, Sharepoint, Buildings Portal, Tableau



Tasks

Day to day work will include, but not be limited to:

- Managing projects from initiation to completion; including scope, schedule and budgets

- Manage and develop relationships & increase coordination with key stakeholders

- Manage contractors and program support agreements;

- Resolve issues which may arise regarding assigned projects with applicants or consultants;

- Support the development and refinement of PONs (program opportunity notice) and RFPs (request for proposal);

- Make recommendations for improvements to NYSERDA's strategies and business processes;

-Support program reporting; and

- Other duties as assigned to support the key outcomes for the Technical Services Tea

Required Skill Profession

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