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Project Manager, Sustainability at NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY

Project Manager, Sustainability

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY · NY, US

4 days ago

Project Manager, Sustainability

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY · NY, US

5 days ago
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About the Role

The Sustainability Project Manager is responsible for implementing sustainability plans, programs, and initiatives for NYPA and the Canal Corporation that support the strategic vision and New York State’s climate and energy goals. This role provides strategic guidance and technical expertise for material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas, including operational performance analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects across business units and departments, defining scope, strategizing resources, developing work plans, and leading project teams.
  • Support stakeholders in planning and project development, including goal identification and strategy assessment.
  • Monitor project progress to ensure milestones are met.
  • Perform special/advanced analyses as directed.
  • Develop tools and resources for data and performance management.
  • Research and analyze industry data to support strategy, policy, and project development.
  • Participate in internal and external working groups and committees.
  • Coordinate inter-departmental initiatives and oversee project teams.

Requirements

  • Advanced analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency in statistical and cost/benefit analysis.
  • Ability to establish strategic benchmarks, develop performance trends, and make recommendations regarding targets and KPIs.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to handle significant workload with multiple projects, timelines, and due dates.
  • Knowledge of formal project management practices, such as Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred.
  • Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize, and proactively address issues.
  • Resourceful with demonstrated ability to manage complex problems and recommend solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in teams and provide guidance and feedback.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to summarize complicated matters for various audiences.
  • Advanced knowledge of energy, climate, and sustainability (environmental, social, governance, and economic) issues.
  • Advanced knowledge of corporate sustainability and sustainable operations.
  • Proficiency in Excel and statistical software.

Skills

  • Statistical analysis
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Project management
  • Excel
  • Statistical software

Location

  • New York State

Work Type

  • Onsite
  • Travel up to 10%

Experience Level

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in data analytics or project management preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of direct experience in corporate sustainability and sustainable operations preferred

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Graduate degree in sustainability or related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $105,000 - $131,000

Benefits

  • Fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation

About the Company

  • The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success.
  • We are committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them.

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.