Program Manager, NY Airports

About the Role

Under the direction of and reporting independently to the Senior Program Managers, the Program Manager will be responsible for the planning and implementation of the assigned projects portfolio for LGA and JFK airports. This position will be based at LGA but will require periodic presence at JFK as well. The Program Manager will coordinate with the Facilities Planning Division, as well as the airport's Operations and Maintenance Units in determining short and long-term objectives. Successful candidate will be required to apply, obtain and be able to maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Card and airfield driving privileges.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of Senior Project Managers and Project Managers in the initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and close out for assigned projects.
• Review project scope and coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure desired outcome.
• Ensure projects are managed on schedule and on budget, reviewing and determining risk associated with schedule recovery plans.
• Ensure key stakeholder involvement in the life cycle of the projects
• Coordinate with Engineering for quality/timeliness/cost efficiency of work delivered.
• Oversee and review of outside Agency involvement and the executing of Right of Entries and other required agreements
• Guide and lead the assigned project managers to ensure successful completion of CPOC (Capital Project Oversight Committee) and Board authorizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 8 years, progressively responsible project management experience in concurrent, complex infrastructure related capital and operating projects; demonstrated experience supporting design, construction and procurement for construction contracts.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating design efforts and/or construction activities.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience (both performance management and project initiatives)
• Demonstrated experience with policies, procedures and capital authorization processes related to project development, implementation and management.
• Possess strong interpersonal, leadership, negotiation and problem solving and decision-making skills including demonstrated experience interacting with executive Management along with tenants and key stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders
• Possess valid driver’s license

Desired Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer or Architect in the State of New York or New Jersey.
• Certified Project Management Professional.
• Experience working on Aviation/ Airport related projects and familiarity with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience managing work groups of Engineers and/or Architects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop complex strategies to deliver projects and be able to represent the needs of the Agency and Aviation Department to achieve broad business goals in the areas of airport operations, maintenance, facilities, asset management and airport redevelopment and to understand the impact on various stakeholders within and outside the PA.
• Proven ability to work on fast paced projects of significant complexity and risk and effectively utilize limited available resources to achieve complex goals.
• Demonstrated customer service, decision-making, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment of cost benefit and life cycle cost analyses, project planning and development and risk management protocols.
• Demonstrated experience with alternative procurement strategies.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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