Empire State Development · 17 hours ago
Director of Programs, ConnectALL
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expEmpire State Development is seeking a Director of Programs for their ConnectALL initiative. The role involves overseeing project implementation and program management, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements while managing a diverse portfolio of programs.
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Responsibilities
Implement ConnectALL’s program portfolio with public and private sector grantees. Responsibilities include ensuring ConnectALL has effective systems and documentation to scale operations and overseeing compliance with state and federal requirements
Develop consistent and efficient workflows within ConnectALL and at points of intersection with other ESD departments
Design key performance indicators to monitor and report on program progress, identify barriers, proactively assess and address challenges, and accelerate progress
Supervise program managers responsible for managing ConnectALL grant programs and develop common management systems for effective reporting
Work with the ConnectALL Broadband Deployment and Digital Equity teams to develop integrated workflows across the organization
Represent ConnectALL through preparation of briefing materials for ESD leadership, Executive Chamber, and other State agency and Federal stakeholders
Oversee internal documentation and requirements relating to grant deliverables and payment disbursements contracts and the procurement of contract services and other tasks as needed to effectively implement ConnectALL programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of work experience with significant direct experience in one or more of the following fields: economic development, government, strategic or urban planning, public administration, community organizing, procurement of public services, grants administration, or related business or not-for profit area
Direction of large-scale programs or grant portfolios through the entire program life-cycle including program design, execution, and developing key performance indicators
Implementation of federally funded programs and familiarity with state and federal compliance requirements for broadband infrastructure projects
Exceptional staff management skills and a track record of cultivating high-performing teams animated by a mission
Demonstrated knowledge of project and program management, data-driven analysis, and program evaluation in the government context
Familiarity with program design and developing operations to support program outcomes
Works well independently, collaboratively, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with non-negotiable deadlines
Skilled at advancing a high volume of work within a large organization
Must possess a growth mindset and is comfortable identifying resources to unblock obstacles
Organized and detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple types of work simultaneously and quickly context-switch
Must have a passion for closing the digital divide in New York and ensuring solutions are equitable
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company
Empire State Development
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
U.S. Small Business Administration
2023-10-02Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Kathleen Mize
Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Controller
Raymond Orlando
Chief Financial Officer - Empire State Development
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