Project Manager

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 elevate 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 accelerate risks and issues as appropriate. Develop and execute project plans for assigned NYISO initiatives, in a matrix capacity with project team members throughout the organization. Regularly interface with NYISO Senior Management, Business Owners, IT Leadership, and all relevant internal and external stakeholders to provide timely updates on project status and progress, any identified or anticipated risks, issues and to present mitigation strategies. Present recommendations for effective consensus decision making, taking into consideration risk analysis and impact assessment for project milestones. 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. 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 QUALIFICATIONS: 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr nyiso