Manager, Asset Information Systems

NYPA Home • White Plains, NY

7d

About The Position

Accountable for the day‑to‑day management of business‑as‑usual (BAU) system operations, including coordination of system stewards and custodians, oversight of resource and license management, platforms, integrations, and architectural components that support enterprise Asset Information. Ensures a balanced approach to strategic planning and operational continuity, advancing the enterprise roadmap while sustaining essential BAU functions. Fosters alignment across Strategic Operations, IT, and Managed Services partners, and leads the coordination and deployment of Master Services Agreement vendors to ensure consistent execution and adherence to enterprise standards. Responsible for establishing and maintaining enterprise Asset Information and data standards, along with oversight of key systems of record such as IBM Maximo, Esri GIS, and Aveva PI. Leads the ongoing development, refinement, and prioritization of the enterprise Asset Information strategy to ensure alignment with both Business Unit objectives and the broader organizational vision. Actively promotes the importance of asset information initiatives and advocates for the resources needed to support improvement efforts across the organization.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge and skill in one or more Asset Information-related disciplines and how it impacts other teams (including but not limited to Asset & Work Management, Information Science, Data Quality-Governance-Analytics, GIS & Mapping, Business Administration)
• Specialized knowledge of systems and technical, or operational practices within one or more Asset Information-related disciplines
• Strong Project, Program, and/or Product Management expertise
• Understands or ability to learn employee relations practices within NYPA
• Ability to exercise independent judgement using defined polices and procedures to determine appropriate action(s) for moderately complex issues.
• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, IT, information science, GIS, business, or related field.
• Experience supervising staff or leading teams is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Asset Information related specialization, Utility experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree in a related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of supervisors and/or professional level team members. May also have supervisory responsibility for a large team or multiple teams of support team members.
• Set goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results.
• Complete performance reviews, salary administration, succession planning and resource balancing.
• Manage, review, and approve the production and delivery of Asset Information outputs, both material and conceptual (examples can include maps, reports, presentations, data analysis and advisory assessments, visualizations and dashboards, system enhancements)
• Represent and present domain expertise, both internally and externally. This could include presentations, attendance, and membership in NYPA committees and external professional organizations.
• Drive content for a channel within the Asset Information Community of Practice
• Develop implementation strategies and identify cost effective applications and synergies with related systems.
• Direct and/or coordinate the implementation of product or service assessments, upgrades, enhancements, and related projects.
• Administer the implementation of any integrations with related systems.
• Champion Asset Information Standards in domain of expertise and ensure alignment with related domains.
• Develop specifications for Asset Information outputs that provide maximum utility for the greatest number of users while providing data essential for specific purposes.
• Suggest use of appropriate technology to reduce the costs of labor-intensive tasks and optimize accuracy.
• Represent NYPA in statewide initiatives when required, and in cooperative initiatives with counties and municipalities.
• Provide expert opinion on, and assist in the development of, policies and the preparation of contract specifications.

Benefits

• 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.
• We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
• 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: Manager