Research Project Manager

City of New York • New York City, NY

12d

About The Position

The Research Project Manager will support the Cycling & Micromobility Unit’s research program and maintain its micromobility demand model under the direction of the Research & Analytics Lead. The role includes developing, documenting, updating, and running model scenarios; updating base network inputs; and documenting model changes and other maintenance in detail. The position also supports data collection and management efforts that are critical to the model, including maintaining and expanding the Unit’s computer vision sensor network.

The Research Project Manager will perform administrative tasks for grants and projects led by consultants or research partners, help ensure deliverables and objectives are met, represent the Unit in research initiatives and technical working groups, participate in internal and external stakeholder meetings, and collaborate with Unit staff on short-term research assignments. Work may include reviewing sensor performance, equipment status, maintenance needs, and operational issues; scheduling installations and maintenance; resolving technical issues; and monitoring data collection and access.

The role is within the New York City Department of Transportation’s Transportation Planning and Management Division, which works to support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement throughout the City. The Cycling & Micromobility Unit manages and seeks to improve New York City’s on-street bicycle network and increase bike ridership. The Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Requirements

• For Assignment Level II and above, candidates must meet one of the listed education and experience pathways: a relevant doctorate and one year of full-time responsible supervisory, administrative, or research experience; a relevant master's degree and three years of responsible full-time research experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates for Assignment Level II and above must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field and at least two years of the specified experience.
• A minimum probationary period of one year applies to appointments to this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, update, and run micromobility demand model scenarios.
• Conduct base network input updates and document model updates and other maintenance in detail.
• Support data collection and management for the micromobility demand model, including maintenance and expansion of the computer vision sensor network.
• Perform administrative tasks for grants and consultant- or research-partner-led projects and help ensure deliverables and objectives are met.
• Represent the Unit in research initiatives and technical working groups.
• Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Unit staff on short-term research-focused assignments.
• Meet with consultants, contractors, or in-house units to review sensor performance, equipment status, maintenance needs, and operational issues.
• Schedule installations and maintenance, resolve technical issues, and monitor data collection and access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level