Project Manager - Rensselaer, United States - New York ISO

Description

Job Description

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 NYISO's Market Structures department invites applications for a full-time Project Manager.

The Project Manager is expected to fulfill Project Management leadership and coordination roles with accountability for achieving successful project results as well as direct the work of project team members, 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. The Project Manager will provide Project Management services principally to one assigned product group.

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 and address stakeholder needs. The Project Manager should display a clear understanding of internal and external stakeholder needs, 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

• Manage project activities through the effective use of project management principles, best practices and methodologies adopted by NYISO to achieve timely project completion and to meet the defined project business objectives.
• Develop and execute project plans for assigned NYISO initiatives, in a matrix capacity with project team members throughout the organization.
• Manage RFP / RFI processes, plan and present vendor selection recommendations in coordination with NYISO Procurement and in conjunction with the project team members.
• Manage vendor budget and relationships. Identify and manage project-related risks, measure and report on timely basis.
• Present recommendations for effective consensus decision making, taking into consideration risk analysis and impact assessment for project milestones.
• Review project progress on a regular basis, analyze and assess information from various sources to develop accurate status reporting. Make recommendations and / or implement corrective action when deviations are found.
• Develop project resource plan and cost estimates. Monitor actual project expenditures against project estimates and budget. Provide accurate and timely budget reporting. Maintain effective communication and coordination with all project stakeholders to ensure that business objectives are met and any changes are clearly communicated. Recommend process improvements and influence change across the organization.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of project management principles, best practices, processes and tools used to effectively manage projects.
• Actively participate in Project Management Working Group meetings.
• Support NYISO strategic and business plan objectives.

QUALIFCIATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field required.
• Five years of demonstrated success in managing project development life-cycle processes and practical experience creating, monitoring and maintaining technical project plans in a multi-project environment
• Demonstrated success / advanced knowledge of vendor selection (RFP/RFI processes), project planning, estimating, risk management and budgeting; strong leadership and the ability to influence across the organization
• Strong aptitude for understanding complex business processes
• Strong organizational skills; superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a related industry desired; knowledge of electric power systems or wholesale electric markets is desired; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) is desirable.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from market participants, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches, and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or board of directors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of algebra. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office suite of applications to include: MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet Explorer. Must have an understanding of 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.

Please note the position will be filled at the level (i.e. Project Manager or Senior Project Manager) appropriate with experience and qualifications.

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.

The NYISO offers the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance. While the majority of the responsibilities of this role can be performed remotely, in most cases, employees will have periodic on-site requirements based on business needs.

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.