Title: Project Manager 

Duration:  24 Months  

Location: Remote  

Energy Management Technology - Real-Time Energy Management 
Contractor must have computer, cell phone, and reliable high-speed internet available while remote 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Managing portfolio projects from initiation to completion 

• Manage and develop relationships and increase coordination with key stakeholders 

• Manage contracted resources to support program close-out 

• Participate in a process to test, measure and adjust to maximize success 

• Make recommendations for improvements to NYSERDA's strategies and business processes 

• Advanced data analysis to support reporting, program improvement and new strategy development 

• Other duties as assigned to support the key outcomes for Advanced Efficiency Solutions Team. 

• Manage scope, schedule and budget of project agreements and other program support agreements 

• Support and develop tracking and reporting of current and new initiatives 

• Support the development of PONs, RFQs, RFPs 

• Facilitate and execute continuous improvement of program rules and business processes 

• Outstanding external and customer communications skills - written and verbal 

• Coordinate with other departments to support projects and development or refinement of strategies and processes 

• Must be a high level Microsoft excel user, and be able to perform Pivot tables, advanced formulas, and advanced data analysis of complex data sets 

MANDATORY SKILLS: 

• Has well developed understanding of relevant technical principles and their application to a 

• program area. 

• Develops/formulates Deployment issues, problems and needs in at least one technical area. 

• Has acknowledged expertise at conceptual level of technical skills and knowledge in at least one program area. 

• Has basic understanding of State energy/environmental economic development issues. 

• Has developed and managed projects with little specific direction. 

• Develops new projects and co-funding sources with own initiative. 

• Carried out development of several projects through competitive solicitation phase that may or may not result from own initiative. 

• Has provided ideas and rationale for program development in at least one technical area 

• Has demonstrated ability to implement projects in a timely manner. 

• Demonstrates the capability to manage all aspects of ongoing projects with no supervision. 

• Able to prioritize workload with other responsibilities. 

• Effectively discharges general technical and project management assignments in a timely manner. 

• Demonstrates strategic thinking connected to the organization's goals. 

• Has demonstrated ability to produce both written material and verbal presentations that are direct, recognize and focus on issues, are both comprehensive and concise and require editing only in most sensitive and complex areas. Is able to negotiate effectively with contractors and interface effectively with customers and other outside contacts. 

• Has demonstrated ability to prepare and present papers at professional meetings, seminars and conferences. 

•  NEIS, Salesforce, Sharepoint. 

• 3-6 years of experience.