NYISO · 5 hours ago
Project Manager, Energy Market 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 efforts, coordinating activities, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring successful project outcomes in a dynamic environment.
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
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Innovative reward programs
Company
NYISO
Reliably managing NY’s power grid & energy markets
501-1000 employees
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