Senior Program Manager for Parking Technology and Innovation
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The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) - Parking Planning and Policy Unit seeks an ambitious, entrepreneurial professional to fill the newly created role of Senior Program Manager for Parking Technology and Innovation. Under direction with latitude for independent initiative and judgement, the candidate will be responsible for supporting, leveraging, and advancing existing and proposed DOT curb management systems and technologies that govern metered and managed-use parking spaces, as well as leading project and program management activities related to parking payment and related technologies. Critical to this role is leading the development and deployment of existing and new programs, as well as managing cross functional relationships internal to NYCDOT, external entities and most importantly, vendors that NYCDOT may have a relationship with.The successful candidate will have experience in contract management and oversight, the ability to evaluate and monitor vendors' work and performance against operational and functional metrics, the ability to create and maintain business process flows, as well as analyze and develop business processes. In addition, the candidate should be able to prepare policy, operational and financial documents, and recommendations on how to anticipate, shape and respond to emerging technologies and curb management approaches. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate regularly with DOT staff and leadership, be detailed in asset management and reporting, understand contractor responsibility and be able to develop and negotiate solutions. The successful candidate should also have the ability to support and assist in managing Parking's existing supportive technology systems, including Geographic Information System (GIS) assets, data collection tools and various analytical platforms, parking meter hardware, as well as understanding on how to respond to the emerging technologies in this space. Finally, the candidate may be involved in leading the procurement and implementation of such technologies, as well as technical and planning analyses that may be required.This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.Minimum QualificationsA baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position.Preferred SkillsStrong project management skills and ability to manage and direct project teams and manage numerous projects simultaneously, while also being able to work independently.Demonstrated experience and knowledge of new or innovative transportation and curb management strategies and associated services, with a focus on parking and curb management.Previous experience in the coordination and implementation of technology and operational programs, as well as management of client relationships.Demonstrated ability to form and maintain strategic partnerships and relationships both internally and externally as well as ability to initiate new projects, concepts, and programs.Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills.Experience and understanding of governmental processes and considerations including contracting, funding, and political considerations.Additional InformationThe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr