Project Manager

The posting, as New York ISO wrote it

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) applies cutting-edge technology to operating a reliable electricity system, managing competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and planning for the Empire State's energy future. The NYISO’s Market Structures department invites applications for a full-time Project Manager.

The Project Manager will fulfill Project Management leadership and coordination roles with accountability for achieving successful project results on time and within budget. This individual will plan and direct the work of project teams, monitor close adherence to project schedules, effectively use project management principles, oversee day-to-day project activities, provide timely reporting of project status and budget and interact regularly with employees in other groups, senior management and project stakeholders. Additionally, the Project Manager will identify, report, mitigate and escalate risks and issues as appropriate and provide Project Management services across various functional areas.

This individual must be a self-motivated professional who displays effective leadership in a team-based environment and have experience working in a dynamic changing environment, with a commitment to providing value- based customer service, the ability to anticipate risks and address stakeholder needs. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of supported Markets and business applications and display a clear understanding of internal and external stakeholder needs and regularly interface with both groups, as well as NYISO Management to provide progress and status updates and to generate alignment. The Project Manager must have experience in managing multiple competing priorities, use of good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills and a thorough knowledge and experience with software development life cycle methodology along with vendor management experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively manage multiple large, complex, cross-departmental, multi-phase projects.
• Manage project activities through the effective use of project management principles, best practices and methodologies adopted by NYISO to achieve timely project completion within budget and to meet the defined project business objectives.
• Possess/gain technical expertise in the relevant/supported NYISO Markets in order to effectively manage scope as well as implementation of the overall solution.
• Develop and apply specialized business and technical knowledge and expertise, in supported NYISO Business Areas, to implement solutions that meet project commitments on time and on budget.
• Review, report, resolve, mitigate, and escalate risks and issues as appropriate.
• Develop and execute project

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standing of the functionality of various IT software and hardware architectures and ability to apply that knowledge within the NYISO systems and wholesale energy marketplace.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Contact with staff and public will occur. Travel may be required to attend and/or conduct meetings, conferences and training. This position may require work on nights, weekends or holidays.

At the NYISO, we realize the importance of balancing the availability of remote work with the inherent value of bringing people together to attain success in the areas of maximum collaboration, relationship building and growth, teamwork, innovation and problem solving, as well as professional development and mentoring. In this role, you will be required to work onsite from our Rensselaer, NY location several days per workweek, with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. You will also be expected to respond to all business needs that may require any increase to the regular onsite requirements.

The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs.

All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.

The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Salary Range
$92,300 — $153,900 USD