The Office of the NYS Comptroller, led by Thomas P. DiNapoli, is seeking a Project Manager. The role involves developing project management plans, coordinating project team activities, and ensuring project objectives are met through effective stakeholder interaction and progress reporting.
Responsibilities
- Develops or uses pre-existing project management plans and documents to coordinate and support the activities of a project team; participates in reviewing project proposals or plans to define basic scope statements, and documents basic project requirements; determines project start and end dates and establishes critical milestones within the project schedule; records and reports schedule progress and project expenditures; records quality metrics concerning the project and product performance; compiles project reports and communicates project status; interacts with stakeholders and coordinates the activities of the project team to ensure that the project objectives are met; designs, develops, and/or refines templates to support project management; may train agency staff in basic project management processes and tools; prepares project portfolio or project inventory reports; organizes and maintains a project management library, project tools repository, or a project management website; and assists a higher level Project Manager or program area manager on more complex projects
Skills
- Four (4) years of qualifying experience*; OR An associate's degree AND two (2) years of qualifying experience*; OR A bachelor's degree or higher for appointment to Project Manager Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14)
- Five (5) years of qualifying experience*; OR An associate's degree AND three (3) years of qualifying experience*; OR A bachelor's degree AND one (1) year of qualifying experience*; OR A master's degree or higher for appointment to Project Manager Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16)
- Six (6) years of qualifying experience*; OR An associate's degree AND four (4) years of qualifying experience*; OR A bachelor's degree AND two (2) year of qualifying experience*; OR A master's degree AND one (1) year of qualifying experience*; OR A doctorate for appointment to Project Manager 1 (full journey level, SG-18)
- Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position: project management which must have included planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance work intake, portfolio management, capacity demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and, closing; and the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans
- You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law
- For 70.1 or 52.6 transfer to a Project Manager 1, SG-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above. SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, depending on qualifications
- Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade
- This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility
- Demonstrated ability to prepare, understand and interpret often complex written materials, and design and present curricula to diverse audiences
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of staff
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as effectively, in a team environment
Benefits
- A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
- Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- Holiday and paid time off
- Shift and geographic pay differentials
- A committed continuous learning environment
- Informational Brown Bag sessions
- Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
- OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
- And much more
Company Overview
The New York State Comptroller is the State’s chief fiscal officer who ensures that State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently to promote the common good. It was founded in 1921, and is headquartered in Albany, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund.