Finance Program Specialist

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY • City of White Plains, NY

9d • $83,000 - $114,400

About The Position

Coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of company programs. Develops and expands assigned programs. Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules, develops solutions to program problems and ensures program goals are completed on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Ability to deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
• Written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to learn new systems and technologies.
• Ability to maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies relevant to program needs.
• Knowledge of project and program management methodologies.
• Ability to develop an understanding of the business and strategic goals.
• Able to work with all levels of management internal and external.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years’ relevant work experience in project/program management OR Associate’s Degree with 4 years’ relevant work experience in project/program management OR High School Diploma with 6 years’ relevant work experience in project/program management

Responsibilities

• Collect data and prepare program status analysis and reporting. Monitor progress to ensure that the milestones are being met.
• Assists the program participants with resources and guidance for documentation, training, and best practices.
• Coordinate efforts to ensure the success of programs assigned and optimize program resources.
• Support daily management throughout the life cycle of the program.
• Support stakeholders and senior roles in planning and developing of programs and projects.
• Assist with maintaining controls, processes, procedures, reporting, etc. to manage the programs.

Benefits

• The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation.
• The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.
• As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them.
• NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED