Senior Advisor, Strategic Operations

City of New York•New York, NY

4d•$160,000 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Finance is seeking a Senior Advisor to lead a Strategic Initiatives Office responsible for operational planning, implementation, and oversight of designated major projects requiring sustained coordination across multiple DOF business areas. The role translates approved policy and legislative requirements into operational plans and ensures major initiatives progress from policy approval through successful execution. Reporting to the Commissioner and working closely with the Chief of Staff, the Senior Advisor establishes implementation frameworks and governance, defines operational and resource requirements, coordinates technology needs and cross-functional dependencies, develops schedules, manages risks, monitors progress and outcomes, and ensures accountability. The role also assesses the effectiveness of implemented reforms and recommends adjustments as needed. The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program. All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Responsibilities

Lead the operational implementation and daily oversight of major initiatives under the direction of the Commissioner and in close coordination with the Chief of Staff.
Translate approved policy direction and legislative requirements into operational plans, business requirements, implementation schedules, milestones, and measurable deliverables.
Establish project governance structures, performance measures, risk-management protocols, and accountability mechanisms for assigned initiatives.
Identify and coordinate staffing, budgetary, procurement, technology, and systems requirements necessary for successful implementation.
Direct business-process reviews to identify opportunities to streamline, modernize, or redesign existing operations.
Coordinate implementation activities among affected DOF business units and resolve operational dependencies that could impede execution.
Monitor implementation progress, identify emerging risks or delays, and develop corrective-action plans for executive leadership consideration.
Assess the operational effectiveness and outcomes of implemented reforms and recommend adjustments when necessary.
Establish mechanisms for measuring the operational effectiveness and outcomes of implemented reforms.
Oversee implementation planning for initiatives requiring significant changes to DOF systems, workflows, organizations, structures, or service delivery models.
Work collaboratively with divisional leadership and staff to advance agencywide initiatives and priorities.
Provide the Commissioner and executive leadership with regular implementation assessments regarding progress, risks, resources, dependencies, and outcomes.