Project Manager, Funding Agreements

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 Project Manager ("PM") will actively manage a portfolio of funding agreement projects from initial assignment through final payment and contract closeout. The PM works with internal and external partners to develop capitally eligible project scopes, obtain City approvals, and monitor project implementation. A successful PM excels at critical thinking, navigating various and sometimes conflicting requirements and timelines, and appropriately communicating with project stakeholders.  The position requires external communication with non-profit clients regarding their financial and political condition, so the PM must tactfully handle sensitive subjects to advance projects. The PM is responsible for managing project documentation and understanding and monitoring the financial progress of a project through its financing and requisitions. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Actively manage a large portfolio of funding agreement projects at various stages of completion by coordinating the work of funding recipients, attorneys, multiple funding sources (such as banks), City agencies, etc.
• Work with funding recipients to access in-house and external resources, effectively navigate governmental processes, and adhere to detailed standards
• Liaise with partner agencies including the Law Department, Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Cultural Affairs to advance required approvals
• Communicate with funding recipients and internal clients in a clear, consistent, tactful way that takes into account unique political circumstances and other relevant information like financial and staff capacity
• Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining scrupulous project records, analyzing project deliverables, and reviewing requisition and funding documents and other pertinent project records
• Develop and apply relevant skills in financial analysis and contract review
• Suggest new tools and streamline existing processes to implement projects more effectively
• Assist with annual reporting and other departmental duties as assigned
• Assist with the department’s programming efforts such as developing presentations and other duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree. Finance or Economics backgrounds are not required. 
• 1-3 years of relevant experience. Non-profit or public service experience is preferred. 
• Demonstrated project management skills 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
• Proactive, collaborative, and strategic mindset
• Demonstrated quantitative skills, particularly using Excel
• Understanding of New York City's communities and political landscape
• A cover letter is required with your application.
• New York City residence 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
• Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs
  • Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
  • 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
• Tu