via Greenhouse · 15 September 2026 ·4 days ago

Senior Project Manager, Transportation & Citywide Projects

nycedc
New York
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW186641841 BCX0"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW186641841 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW186641841 BCX0">Our Vision</span></span></strong><span class="TextRun SCXW186641841 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW186641841 BCX0">: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.  </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW186641841 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW186641841 BCX0"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW186641841 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW186641841 BCX0">Our Mission</span></span></strong><span class="TextRun SCXW186641841 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW186641841 BCX0">: </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW186641841 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW186641841 BCX0">Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW186641841 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
</div></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Position Overview: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Senior Project Manager, Transportation &amp; Citywide Projects (SPM) reports to a Vice President of the Government and Community Partnerships (GovCo) team. The SPM will be responsible for managing stakeholder engagement for projects in the citywide transportation portfolio, as well as special projects as assigned. The SPM will serve as a liaison to City Council staff and develop responses to inquiries from elected officials and City agencies. The SPM will work closely with EDC teams to advise senior leadership on policy recommendations and to ensure EDC priorities and goals are included in transportation legislative efforts. The SPM will be responsible for generating outreach and engagement strategies to support projects important to the agency</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">With guidance from the Senior Vice President or Vice President, the SPM will create public, elected official, stakeholder engagement, and multi-faceted communications strategies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support a portfolio of cross-departmental or cross-agency projects, ensure external project objectives are achieved, actively monitor and track progress of public commitments and project goals to serve New Yorkers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop relationships with stakeholders, establish trust and a positive rapport. Ability to manage up and seek guidance on next steps. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead engagement on key EDC projects such as the Greenway expansion. Planning/Transportation, Asset Management with the expanded Ports/Waterfront/Transportation portfolio including Aviation and Blue Highways. Responsible for public approvals processes across portfolio, and coordination with Department of Transportation as required,</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Create and deliver presentations, memos, and other materials for various audiences (e.g. CH, elected officials and stakeholders, internal NYCEDC staff, partner agencies, public hearings</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Assist the Grants Team with all transportation related grant applications, review scopes, develop grant Administrator required stakeholder engagement plans to support application &amp; implementation, coordinate all letters of support related to transportation grants. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate Red Hook specific engagement particularly related to traffic congestion, traffic planning, the Brooklyn Marine Terminal and the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Build and maintain positive working relationships with Red Hook stakeholders including the Red Hook Business Alliance, the Red Hook Initiative, the Tenant’s Association of the Red Hook Houses, and other Red Hook based stakeholders as needed. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Continue to support the processes and procedures for the disbursal of the NYC Cruise Community Funds (BCT and MCT) working with internal teams, elected officials, fund administrators, and stakeholders to create clear rules and requirements for how projects will be selected for funding and how funding will be disbursed accordingly. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Other duties as assigned, including providing project support for Government and Community Partnerships policies and procedures on short-term, interim, and long-term projects as needed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree required; political science, community planning or other relevant experience preferred.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">At least 3 years of experience working with elected officials, public agencies, and/or community-based organizations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborative approach and experience working within interdisciplinary teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated written, and verbal communication skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in industry initiatives, transportation, project financing, and/or land use policy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to manage competing priorities and adjust as needed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong knowledge of the City, State and Federal legislative processes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to travel within the five boroughs of NYC and attend evening and occasional weekend meetings. Valid Driver’s license preferred.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559740":259,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">New York City residency (required within 180 days of hire).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$84,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$86,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="SCXW244620978 BCX0">
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW244620978 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW244620978 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW244620978 BCX0"><strong>About Us</strong>: </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW244620978 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW244620978 BCX0">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 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW244620978 BCX0">a great place</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW244620978 BCX0"> 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</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW244620978 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW244620978 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
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