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About the Role

The Senior Project Manager, Transportation & Citywide Projects (SPM) will manage stakeholder engagement for projects in the citywide transportation portfolio and special projects. The SPM will act as a liaison to City Council staff, respond to inquiries from elected officials and City agencies, and advise senior leadership on policy recommendations related to transportation legislative efforts. The role is crucial for developing outreach and engagement strategies to support agency projects.

Responsibilities

Create public, elected official, stakeholder engagement, and multi-faceted communications strategies.
Support cross-departmental or cross-agency projects, ensuring external project objectives are achieved.
Monitor and track progress of public commitments and project goals.
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, establishing trust and positive rapport.
Manage upwards and seek guidance on next steps.
Lead engagement on key EDC projects such as the Greenway expansion, Planning/Transportation, and Asset Management within the expanded Ports/Waterfront/Transportation portfolio.
Oversee public approvals processes and coordinate with the Department of Transportation.
Create and deliver presentations, memos, and other materials for various audiences.
Assist the Grants Team with transportation-related grant applications, review scopes, and develop stakeholder engagement plans.
Coordinate letters of support for transportation grants.
Coordinate Red Hook specific engagement, focusing on traffic congestion, traffic planning, and port terminals.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with Red Hook stakeholders.
Support processes for the disbursal of the NYC Cruise Community Funds (BCT and MCT).
Provide project support for Government and Community Partnerships policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working with elected officials, public agencies, and/or community-based organizations.
Collaborative approach and experience working within interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in industry initiatives, transportation, project financing, and/or land use policy.
Ability to manage competing priorities and adjust as needed.
Strong knowledge of the City, State, and Federal legislative processes.
Ability to travel within the five boroughs of NYC.
Ability to attend evening and occasional weekend meetings.
New York City residency required within 180 days of hire.

Skills

Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Communications Strategy
Public Relations
Policy Analysis
MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required; political science, community planning or other relevant experience preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$84,000—$86,000 USD

Benefits

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

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.