Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc is hiring: Senior Project Manager, Tech and Creative in New Y

Senior Project Manager, Tech and Creative

New York, New York, United States

Our Vision : To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.

Our Mission : Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

Position Overview:

The Innovation Industries department at NYCEDC oversees real estate and capital projects, financial incentives, government wayfinding and regulatory reform, and workforce initiatives and diverse entrepreneurship programs to ensure New York City remains a global leader in innovation, and that we provide pathways of opportunity for all New Yorkers in our tech, life sciences, clean tech, and creative industries.

The SPM will support established and emerging projects with research and ideation, strategy development, procurement, launch, ongoing oversight, and closeout. SPMs coordinate cross-functional project teams, communicating with multiple internal and external stakeholders, both public and private.

• Lead project planning and tracking, and coordinate cross-functional project teams, to ensure objectives are achieved and timelines are met.
• Support program management including tracking of project milestones, driving program excellence through our operators, and reporting on metrics, impact and financial performance.
• Support project estimating, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring accurate planning and accountability.
• Support procurement drafting, outreach, due diligence, respondent selection, contracting and underwriting documentation, and supervision of implementation.
• Conduct research, data gathering and analysis, financial modeling, and expert interviews, to report on industry trends and needs, regulatory challenges, policies, industry dynamics, and news.
• Draft presentations and memoranda for key stakeholders including senior EDC staff, City Hall staff, partner agencies, and external partners.
• Assist with engagement of industry and academic partners, workforce development organizations, and regulatory and public agencies to advance our innovation industries priorities, and attract their expansion in New York.
• Execute events such as roundtables and advisory board meetings, preparing EDC speakers with background research and talking points.
• Actively contribute to team building, staff and departmental development.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required, advanced degree in tech, life sciences, the green economy, or a creative industry preferred.
• 4+ years of professional experience in a relevant field such as corporate business development, investment banking, or management consulting.
• Demonstrated proficiency with industry research, project management, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing needs and opportunities.
• Highly analytical and strategic thinker, with a proven ability to creatively navigate and solve complex challenges.
• Proactive “self-starter” and “team player” who is enterprising and resourceful, organized and results-oriented.
• Must obtain/maintain New York City residency within 180 days of hire.

Salary Range: $83,000 - $85,000 USD

About Us: 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.

Benefits:

• 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
• A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
• Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.