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About the Role

This role is a Program Analyst function focusing on oversight of TB&T’s projects portfolio, identifying and tracking project progress and financial & schedule information; creating and using data visualization & reporting to support senior staff understanding & decision-making; and collaborative issue identification & resolution efforts. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager in TB&T's Infrastructure Planning & Development Unit, the selected candidate will be responsible for helping ensure successful programmatic stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of oversight for TB&T’s capital projects portfolio in support of programmatic success, including but not limited to: tracking monthly spending & schedule performance; identify areas of potential concern & their root causes before problems arise & propose solutions; coordinate review of all upcoming authorization requests such as Planning & Project Authorizations, contract awards, and Capital Programs Oversight Committee (CPOC) Gating; facilitate identification & track emerging facility needs for future funding.
• Handle information collection, data & visual analysis, results interpretation, & presentations for all cyclical and ad-hoc reporting on the capital program, including but not limited to: Project Management Office (PMO) monthly dashboard results and monthly report-outs to the Senior Program Manager and Assistant Director.
• Proactively and regularly coordinate with a wide inter-disciplinary team, including but not limited to: TB&T’s project management units & other units; the Project Management Office (PMO), Engineering Department (ENG), and Management & Budget Department (MBD).
• Regularly maintain updated, accurate data & information assets for the unit, including working with project teams to ensure accurate project updates to agency systems.
• Perform all other tasks as needed by the Senior Program Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Planning, Engineering, or Architecture or other related field from an accredited college or university
• 3 plus years of progressively responsible experience in program management oversight, analysis, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately and efficiently collect & assess data and present it clearly & effectively to stakeholders using Excel data visualization and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to identify issues of concern, pursue information to support decision-making, and implement solutions under guidance.
• Prioritizes collaborative working relationships to achieve goals and maintains a customer service mindset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project or program management oversight, analysis and reporting in a transportation infrastructure related field.
• Proven ability to manage oversight of programs of varying complexity and risk and effectively utilize limited available resources to achieve complex goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of capital planning and assessment, cost-benefit and life cycle cost analyses, project planning and development, and risk management protocols.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and influencing diverse work groups and project teams, within a department and across stakeholder departments.
• Demonstrated customer service mindset, task ownership & initiative mindset, and independent decision making and problem solving.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license in New York or New Jersey.
• Proficient knowledge of Power BI

Selection Process

Note the actual title of this position is Project Manager. The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s).  Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here f for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipate that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $ 90,012   Midpoint: $ 117,018    Maximum: $ 144,014

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.