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About the Role

The Project Manager, Internal Audit supports effective department operations and the coordination of key governance activities. This role manages complex calendars, Audit Committee and Board deliverables, department communications, and action item tracking to ensure priorities are executed efficiently and on time. The role also supports strategic initiatives, audit observation follow-up, stakeholder engagement, executive reporting, and the operational cadence of the Internal Audit function. Acting as a central coordination point across Internal Audit, management, and key stakeholders, this individual drives accountability, consistency, and execution across departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule various project workloads.
Gather and analyze information to prepare status reports.
Ensure assignment and scheduling of work follows company policy.
Evaluate current procedures and recommend changes to improve efficiency.
Track and record costs through work orders and invoices.
Ensure all project steps and activities are properly documented and closed in scheduling systems.
Research, monitor, and analyze data to produce business insights and action recommendations.
Coordinate work of cross-departmental teams to ensure project objectives are achieved and timelines are met.
Follow up with various stakeholders to ensure project plans are executed as expected.
Serve as a central point of contact to relay, facilitate, and keep stakeholders apprised of project status.
Respond to questions or inquiries regarding the project.
Maintain open communications and relationships with clients and the project team.
Coordinate and conduct meetings as appropriate.

Requirements

Demonstrated success in managing small to medium scale projects.
Occasional direction in several aspects of work.
Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects or competing deadlines.
Attention to detail and ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to research issues, prepare evaluations on problems, and recommend viable solutions.
Demonstrated experience in collecting and analyzing data, with skill in optimizing work processes.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated skills in project tracking and management.
Demonstrated capability to communicate and work effectively at all levels of the organization, inspiring respect and credibility.
Ability to observe confidentiality.
Advanced proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint is required.

Skills

Project management
Data analysis
Process optimization
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Research
Confidentiality

Location

NY State

Work Type

Onsite
Travel

Experience Level

2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor's Degree
4 years relevant work experience with Associate's Degree
6 years relevant work experience with High School Diploma

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
High School Diploma
Certification in a Project Management discipline, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
Utility or Energy industry experience preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$83,000 - $104,000

About the Company

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.