Senior Manager - Powering New York Stakeholder Strategy
Reports to Senior Director - Delivery Support Services
Reports in office to Rochester, NY OR Kirkwood, NY
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $132,055 - $165,069
Job Summary
The Senior Manager of PNY Stakeholder Strategy plays a pivotal role within the POWERING NEW YORK (PNY) Program Organization, supporting the delivery of large-scale transmission projects that advance New York State's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). This position combines program coordination, stakeholder governance, and strategic communications, providing direct support to the Program Leadership team while enhancing value across the entire program.
Key Responsibilities
- Executive Communication & Reporting Leads the development of high-level presentations, dashboards, and strategic reports for internal executives and external stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Communication Governance Coordinates all internal and external communications related to the CLCPA portfolio.
- Primary Interface for Key Stakeholders Serves as the main coordination contact for communications with the CEO / President's office and designated external stakeholders.
- Strategic Messaging & Content Oversight Crafts and implements messaging frameworks.
- Program-Wide Coordination Oversees the planning and execution of leadership meetings, portfolio-wide reviews, and cross-functional engagement forums.
- Value-Based Program Support Advises the Program Leadership on decisions that impact long-term value creation.
- Organizational & Resource Planning Manages the structure and evolution of the program's resource model.
- Internal Communications Management Maintains transparent and engaging communication within the internal project teams.
- Program Value Communication Supports the preparation of business cases and investment justifications.
- Cross-Functional Support Provides coordination support in multidisciplinary task forces.
- Support for Standards and Best Practices Contributes to the application and reinforcement of common processes.
- Continuous Improvement Participation Assists in the coordination of lessons learned activities.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience Required : Bachelor's degree with 10-15 years of proven portfolio / project management experience in a delivery-oriented environment. Experience in construction projects, with transmission & distribution, and power generation preferable.Skills / Abilities : Interpersonal Skills : Strong relationship management skills, including working with senior leadership and external stakeholders. Communication : Excellent communication skills to influence key project and business decisions. Proficiency in report writing and summarizing key parameters impacting projects and business. Team Coordination : Ability to organize, manage, and ultimately lead teams for package delivery. Problem-Solving and Innovation : Anticipate problems and implement mitigating solutions. Innovate and think creatively to address conflicting requirements. Tenacity and Determination : Persistence in overcoming obstacles to achieve project goals.Preferred Qualifications
MBA PreferredProject Management Professional preferredNY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP
Mobility Information : Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
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