NYISO · 2 hours ago
Project Manager, Enterprise Infrastructure Products
Rensselaer, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expThe New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on high-voltage transmission lines and is seeking a Project Manager for their Market Structures department. The role involves leading project management initiatives, overseeing project activities, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring project objectives are met through effective coordination and communication with stakeholders.
ElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Manage project activities through the effective use of project management principles, best practices and methodologies adopted by NYISO to achieve timely project completion and to meet the defined project business objectives
Develop and execute project plans for assigned NYISO initiatives, in a matrix capacity with project team members throughout the organization
Manage RFP / RFI processes, plan and present vendor selection recommendations in coordination with NYISO Procurement and in conjunction with the project team members
Manage vendor budget and relationships. Identify and manage project-related risks, measure and report on timely basis
Present recommendations for effective consensus decision making, taking into consideration risk analysis and impact assessment for project milestones
Review project progress on a regular basis, analyze and assess information from various sources to develop accurate status reporting. Make recommendations and / or implement corrective action when deviations are found
Develop project resource plan and cost estimates. Monitor actual project expenditures against project estimates and budget. Provide accurate and timely budget reporting. Maintain effective communication and coordination with all project stakeholders to ensure that business objectives are met, and any changes are clearly communicated. Recommend process improvements and influence change across the organization
Possess in-depth knowledge of project management principles, best practices, processes and tools used to effectively manage projects
Actively participate in Project Management Working Group meetings
Support NYISO strategic and business plan objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Information Technology or related technical field required
Five years of demonstrated success in managing project development life-cycle processes and practical experience creating, monitoring and maintaining technical project plans in a multi-project environment; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Demonstrated success / advanced knowledge of vendor selection (RFP/RFI processes), project planning, estimating, risk management and budgeting
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence across the organization; strong aptitude in understanding complex business processes; superior interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
Experience in multiple development approaches, including Waterfall and Agile, is desirable
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) is desirable
Knowledge of electric power systems or wholesale electric markets is a plus
Must have excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from market participants, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
Ability to write speeches, and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or board of directors
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of algebra
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram or schedule form
Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office suite of applications to include: MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet Explorer
Must have an understanding of the functionality of various IT software and hardware architectures and ability to apply that knowledge within the NYISO systems and wholesale energy marketplace
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package
Innovative reward programs
Company
NYISO
Reliably managing NY’s power grid & energy markets
501-1000 employees
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