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About the Role

The Project Manager will lead financial system projects within the Controller and Accounting business unit, including ERP implementation, SaaS system updates, and other technology-based projects. The role requires finance, accounting, and systems business acumen to ensure project progress and completion, and to support transformation projects related to relevant processes.

Responsibilities

Organize project teams and assign individual responsibilities.
Develop project schedules and resource requirements.
Monitor and report on project status, including cost, timing, and staffing.
Ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards.
Manage the project lifecycle, scheduling and overseeing large jobs under tight deadlines.
Assess initial project feasibility and develop project scopes, schedules, deadlines, dependencies, resource requirements, and estimated budgets.
Leverage problem-solving skills to identify key issues and develop work plans.
Serve as Project Lead for key Business Unit projects, programs, and technology implementations/enhancements.
Develop metrics, project timelines, budget projections, and utilize project management tools and processes.
Maintain project tracking tools and metrics, including risk documentation, progress reports, problem logs, and dashboards.
Develop communications plans and review delivered communications for comprehensiveness, timeliness, and consistency.
Coordinate work done by project teams, resolve team disputes, and provide leadership.
Coordinate processes related to assigned projects/programs.
Conduct Needs Analysis for Business Unit processes and execute as resources and requirements change.
Assist Business Unit Leadership in budget development and tracking.
Demonstrate use of quality improvement in daily operations.
May direct the day-to-day assignments of contingent/contract workers or serve as a team lead.

Requirements

Experience supporting ERP systems like SAP.
Experience with financial systems upgrades or implementations.
Strong foundational knowledge of accounting business processes.
Deep experience with rapid and complex changing work environments.
Resourceful with the ability to take initiative, demonstrate ownership, and work independently and creatively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to establish and execute high-priority, cross-functional initiatives through coordinated project plans.
Strategic, diligent, and analytical thinker with superior problem-solving skills.
Exceptional presentation software and computer skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Demonstrated ability for independent thinking and initiative.
Demonstrated ability to address complex issues, create plans, and recommend strategies.
Ability to proactively address concerns or issues and work independently.
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Highly competent writing skills with ability to summarize complicated matters for various audiences.
Capable of handling highly confidential information discreetly and responsibly.
Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
Up to 25% travel, primarily within NY State.
Ability to attend meetings, conferences, and seminars during and outside of normal business hours.
Ability to visit customer sites and NYPA facilities.

Skills

Project Management
ERP Implementation
SaaS System Updates
Financial Systems
Accounting Business Processes
Problem-Solving
Project Scoping
Scheduling
Resource Planning
Budgeting
Risk Management
Communication Planning
Stakeholder Engagement
Metrics Development
Presentation Software
Computer Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Independent Work
Collaborative Work
Strategic Thinking
Analytical Thinking
Writing Skills

Location

NY State

Work Type

Provisional
Full-time

Experience Level

6 years relevant work experience with Bachelor's Degree
8 years relevant work experience with Associate's Degree
10 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 (preferred, e.g., PMP)

Salary/Compensations

$128,000 - $160,000

Benefits

Highly subsidized healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision
Retirement plans and 401(k) plan with NYPA contributions
Generous PTO: vacation, sick time, holidays, medical and parental leave
FSA: Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
EAP: Employee Assistance Program

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.

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. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.