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About the Role

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking an Engagement and Innovation Program Manager to drive initiatives that embed innovation mindsets and behaviors across the organization. This role supports NYPA’s strategic transformation by empowering employees to contribute ideas, experiment with solutions, and continuously improve operations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily management throughout the life cycle of the program.
Support the stakeholders in planning and development of programs and projects.
Define the controls, processes, procedures, reporting, etc. to manage the programs.
Strategize and prioritize resources.
Monitor progress to ensure that the milestones are being met across the various projects and programs.
Manage the risks and issues that arise during the program cycle as well as take measures to correct them.
Manage the program budget and identify internal and external funding sources.
Coordinate the project(s) and their interdependencies between various projects and programs within departments or business units.
Facilitate workshops on human-centered design, lean experimentation, and creative problem solving.
Collaborate with HR, DEI, Talent Development, Communications, and business units to integrate innovation practices into onboarding, engagement, and performance programs.
Track progress and share results, defining and monitoring key metrics related to innovation participation and outcomes, and developing regular reports and communications to showcase progress.
Align cultural initiatives with NYPA’s broader innovation strategy and digital transformation goals, contributing to planning, maturity assessments, and capability-building initiatives.

Requirements

Strong experience as project or program manager of large and complex projects or programs.
Advanced knowledge of project and program management methodologies.
Understanding of the business and strategic goals.
Able to work with all levels of management internal and external.
Strong leadership and time management skills.
Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocations.
Ability to think strategically, to proactively understand stakeholder needs, and to provide solutions to overcome obstacles.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience delivering engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
Strong understanding of innovation methodologies (e.g., design thinking, lean startup, agile).
Knowledge of cultural change and employee engagement.
Skills in workshop facilitation and program management.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to build relationships and influence others.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment.

Skills

Human-centered design
Lean experimentation
Creative problem solving
Project management
Program management
Design thinking
Lean startup
Agile
Cultural change
Employee engagement
Workshop facilitation
Communication
Relationship building
Influencing
Strategic thinking
Time management
Budgeting
Resource allocation

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

6 years relevant work experience in project/program management with a Bachelor’s Degree
8 years relevant work experience in project/program management with an Associate’s Degree
10 years relevant work experience in project/program management with a High School Diploma

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree
Associate’s Degree
High School Diploma

Salary/Compensations

$128,000 - $170,000

Benefits

Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.

About the Company

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking an Engagement and Innovation Program Manager to drive initiatives that embed innovation mindsets and behaviors across the organization.
NYPA’s strategic transformation
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.