Program Manager, Internal Business Controls

Summary

Conducts independent internal control engagements and assessments, to assist the organization in accomplishing its objectives by adhering to a systemic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of NYPA’s corporate governance and internal controls. This includes control testing designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. These engagements and assessments include business operations, financial and compliance processes and activities, technology systems, infrastructure and cyber security and strategic and transformational initiatives. #LI-VB-1

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the end-to-end project management of a variety of initiatives designed to support the strategic business and operational goals of the organization.
• Manage day-to-day oversight of projects, and prepare, maintain and update project plans, agendas and systems set-up for projects. This includes determining project steps, activities, the sequence of events, critical success paths, dependencies and the duration of tasks. Establish and track milestones, and delivery dates for projects and process enhancements.
• Identify and acquire appropriate resources needed, ensuring availability necessary for project deliverables. Manages resources within respective departments, other internal departments, outside service providers as well as materials committed to the projects.
• Coordinate work of cross-departmental teams to ensure project objectives are achieved and timelines are met. Follow up with various stakeholders to ensure that all project plans are executed as expected.
• Serves as a central point of contact to routinely relay, facilitate and keep stakeholders apprised of the project’s status and respond to questions or inquiries regarding the project. Maintains open communications and relationships with clients as well as the project team, coordinating and conducting meetings as appropriate.
• Conducts risk assessment of financial strategy or business factors affecting the project. Monitors project deliverables and progress through the duration of the project plan, managing deviations as appropriate, including project scope. Identifies factors jeopardizing the project and escalates issues as appropriate, recommending solutions to senior members.
• Effectively communicate key project findings and recommendations to various audiences (e.g., senior NYPA staff, internal and external stakeholders, etc.) by creating and delivering presentations.
• Interface with key personnel in business units and identify and elevate issues that need resolution to ensure successful execution of executive agenda.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated success in managing medium to large scale projects.
• Strong organizational and time management skills allowing you to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Attention to details and possess the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to research issues, prepare evaluations on problems and recommend viable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills are required to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, guide and lead others and provide direction.
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of Tableau preferred.
• Strong business and financial acumen.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, in Accounting or related field of study. 
• Minimum 8 years of professional level experience, with knowledge of CAS and/or SOX compliance.
• Minimum 3 years project management, project implementation, team lead or similar experience within a financial controls environment.

Physical Requirements

Up to 10% travel primarily within NY State

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $127,200.00  - $174,900.00. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowl