Program Manager, Waterfront Pathways

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.   

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. 

Position Overview: The Program Manager will be an integral part of the Opportunity M/W/DBE team, managing Waterfront Pathways, NYCEDC’s premier capacity building training program. The Opportunity M/W/DBE team partners with NYC city agencies and private partners to deliver on the city’s goals to award $30 Billion to minority- and women-led firm by 2026 and meet a 30% award rate. The Program Manager will utilize data, evaluation analysis, and policy development to contribute to the planning, programming, and engagement strategy that will support the promotion and advancement of MWBE firms in the offshore wind and waterfront development industries. Additionally, this role with work together with the AVP of Program Innovation & Capacity Building to support the Vice President’s overall policy and capacity building strategy and execute special projects and initiatives on an ad-hoc basis. 

Responsibilities:

• Work with EDC Capital and Asset Management project managers and contractors/consultants to develop strategies to increase outreach and utilization of M/W/DBEs in waterfront construction. 
• Support the operations and development of processes and standards for the Waterfront Pathways program. 
• Utilize program monitoring and performance measuring tools to track the trajectory of M/W/DBE firms that have been through any of NYCEDC’s Waterfront Pathways to determine program impact and produce reports for President’s Office and Department leadership. 
• Support the management of the program consultant in the delivery training and technical assistance to participating firms of the training program. 
• Establish and foster relationships with M/W/DBE organizations, small business organizations, and other public agencies and represent NYCEDC at M/W/DBE related events. 
• Create presentations and assist in creating marketing material for the Waterfront Pathways Program. 
• Conducts policy research and analysis to prepare reports to the Mayor’s Office of M/WBE and government partners. 
• Serves as a subject matter expert in advocating on behalf of MWBEs in industry support programming in developing strategies for MWBE engagement. 
• Handle other ad hoc tasks that support the expansion of M/W/DBEs in various business markets in NYC. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, social sciences, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). 
• Demonstrated communication skills with a high level of organization and attention to detail. 
• Strong time management skills to meet deadlines and handle competing tasks and priorities. 
• Proven ability to track and monitor data for planning and reporting purposes. 
• Experience in coordinating events; experience in planning and organizing outreach and training events. 
• Ability to handle complexity in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. 
• Proficient in MS Office, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel; experience with database management.  
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed (across the five boroughs of New York City). 
• Flexibility to attend evening and occasional weekend meetings. 
• NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire. 

Salary Range$65,000—$67,000 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy. 

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance.  We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:  

• Generous employer subsidized health insurance 
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans  
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care  
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays