What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at POLICE DEPARTMENT?
- POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Full-Time
- No Exam Required
Job Description
The mission of the Strategic Initiatives Bureau is to design and drive long term, enterprise-wide transformation by evaluating policies, programs, and resources to strive towards maximum organizational effectiveness. Strategic Initiatives serves as a primary advisor to the Police Commissioner regarding the Department's short and long term strategic goals, and examines new technologies and innovative solutions to help the Department fulfill its primary mission of keeping New York City safe. The Strategic Initiatives Bureau is comprised of the Project Management Office {PMO), the Change Management Office (CMO), the Office of Management, Analysis, and Planning (OMAP), and the Office of the Strategic Initiatives Bureau.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination and management of diverse projects across the Department. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the full-life cycle of major improvement and new initiatives and provide analytical and technical assistance for planning, coordinating, and implementing large and complex projects. Specific tasks may involve:
- Manages multiple project teams and coordinates work among project teams. Coaches and trains team members on project methodology and PMO processes.
- Works directly with project team members to determine project-planning goals and oversees the execution of work plan(s).
- Identifies and assigns areas of project responsibility, coordinates project-planning workload and supervises preparation of appropriate reports for executive staff.
- Continuously assess project plans, resources, milestones, key performance indicators (KPls), and internal governance structure to ensure projects are on track.
- Generates various project-related documents including requirement specifications, contracts, schedules, project plans, and executive presentations, meeting agendas, minutes and status reports.
- Facilitates meetings with stakeholders and project team members to discuss project work plan, deliverables, and areas of support.
- Provides project team direction and vision, including motivating people to perform, listening to people, providing feedback, recognizing strengths, and coaching through challenges.
- Prepares and delivers informative and well-organized presentations.
- Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
- Understands how and when to communicate difficult/sensitive information appropriately.
WORK LOCATION:
1 Police Plaza
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
Minimum Qualifications
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Preferred Skills
The ideal candidate will have the following preferred skills for this position: 1. Be able to work in a fast-paced and demanding work environment. 2. Think creatively, embrace new approaches, and pioneer innovative solutions to intricate problems. 3. Experience in project management within large, complex organizations and mediating among groups with competing perspectives. 4. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills. 5. Experience working on multiple tasks and assignments while maintaining attention to detail, and the ability to be flexible with changing demands. 6. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
- Experience Level:Manager
- Category:Constituent Services & Community Programs
Salary : $106,117 - $122,034
