About the Role
The Special Projects Unit is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to provide operational, strategic, and administrative support to the Office of the Vice President, focusing on advancing unit priorities and improving organizational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison between the Vice President and unit staff to facilitate communication and resolve operational challenges.
- Support strategic planning, change management, and business process improvement projects.
- Develop and strengthen operational systems and project management processes.
- Monitor, evaluate, and analyze divisional performance metrics and service delivery outcomes.
- Manage sensitive and high-priority matters, including personnel issues and correspondence.
- Represent the Vice President and the Special Projects Unit in meetings and interdepartmental collaborations.
- Lead and manage special projects and additional assignments.
- Perform related duties in support of departmental operations and strategic objectives.
- Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or related activities.
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or related activities.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least one year of relevant community work experience.
- NYCHA employees must have served one year at their current location and in their current title to be eligible for transfer or promotion.
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Change management
- Business process improvement
- Performance metrics analysis
- Operational systems development
Location
- New York City, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Baccalaureate degree or High school graduation equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000 - $80,000
- USD 62,868 - USD 75,000
Benefits
- Choice of medical coverage plans
- Deferred compensation plans
- Defined pension benefit plan via New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)
About the Company
- New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the largest public housing authority in North America.
- Established in 1934 to provide safe, affordable housing to low- and moderate-income New Yorkers.
- Serves approximately 1 in 17 New Yorkers through over 177,000 apartments across 335 developments.
- The Resident Services, Partnerships, & Initiatives (RSPI) division connects residents with programs and services to promote thriving communities.
Equal Opportunity
- The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
