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New York City Economic Development Corporation · 9 hours ago

Project Manager, Funding Agreements

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$68K/yr - $70K/yr

1+ years exp

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive economy for all New Yorkers. The Project Manager will manage a portfolio of funding agreement projects, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project implementation and compliance with financial and contractual obligations.

Business DevelopmentFreight ServiceLogisticsNon Profit

Responsibilities

Manage a large portfolio of funding agreement projects at various stages of completion by coordinating the work of funding recipients, attorneys, multiple funding sources (such as banks), City agencies, etc

Work with funding recipients to access in-house and external resources, effectively navigate governmental processes, and adhere to detailed standards

Liaise with partner agencies including the Law Department, Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Cultural Affairs to advance required approvals

Communicate with funding recipients and internal clients in a clear, consistent, tactful way that considers unique political circumstances and other relevant information like financial and staff capacity

Maintain accurate project records, analyzing project deliverables, and reviewing requisition and funding documents and other pertinent project records

Develop and apply relevant skills in financial analysis and contract review

Identify and suggest new tools and opportunities to streamline existing processes to implement projects more effectively

Assist with annual reporting and other departmental duties as assigned

Assist with the department’s programming efforts, such as developing presentations and other duties as assigned

Assist with data collection, maintenance of department Excel dashboards, and reporting specific to the Funding Agreements project portfolio

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteProject managementQuantitative skillsCommunication skillsNYCAttention to detailProblem-solvingCollaborationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree required; Finance or Economics background preferred but not required

At least 1 year of relevant experience; non-profit or public service experience is preferred

Demonstrated project management skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver presentations

Demonstrated attention to detail and analytical and creative problem-solving abilities

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Demonstrated ability to work proactively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated quantitative skills, particularly in Excel

Knowledge of New York City's communities and political landscape

A cover letter is required to be considered for this position

New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire

Preferred

Finance or Economics background

Non-profit or public service experience

Benefits

Generous employer subsidized health insurance

Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Vision and hearing benefits

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care

Short term and long-term disability coverage

100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage

Up to 25 vacation days

Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays

Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks

Retirement savings programs

Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan

457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan

Tuition Reimbursement program

Continuing education and professional development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

College savings plan

Backup childcare

Gym membership discounts

A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support

Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more

Company

New York City Economic Development Corporation

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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.

Founded in 1991

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees