Senior Project Manager, Strategic Planning, Partnerships & Programs Position Available In New York, New York

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NY HELPS

Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Empire State Development, NYS The job title for the vacancy. Title Senior Project Manager, Strategic Planning, Partnerships & Programs The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Other Professional Careers The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit None listed The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $80000 to $85000 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5:30 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County New York The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 655 Third Avenue The city where the vacancy is located. City New York The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 10017 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description

• Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
• This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
• Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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BASIC FUNCTION

The Sr. Project Manager will manage, plan and coordinate discussion and implementation of policy and research related to the economic and political implications of developments in the industries. They will lead in the New York Sate CREW (Career Readiness Entertainment Workforce) Diversity Grant Program and other relevant workforce development initiatives in the Film, Arts and New Media areas. This includes, but not limited to; reforms and changes with regulations, leading and/or assisting with the execution of key industry partnerships and events and collaborating on the creation and implementation of new programs and policies related to the Film, Arts, and New Media sectors. Hybrid position, expected to work onsite consistent with NYS and ESD guidelines and needs.

WORK PERFORMED

• Lead on the

NYS CREW

program; promoting the grant opportunity, pre-screen potential applicants, monitor the application process, manage the scoring committee, work with grant project managers to ensure timely payments, and track performance of grant recipients.

• Manage data and file organization for the CREW Grant.
• Under direction, maintain external relationships with stakeholders in the workforce field specific to Film, Tech, and New Media.
• Participate in discussions with the industry and Governor’s office regarding New Media, Arts, Digital, Film and TV Industries.
• Track and summarize, for the MPTV and Tech and New Media departments, external trends, developments and relevant policies and politics affecting ESD and NYS vis-a-vis the Film, Tech, Media, and related changing industries.
• Process, review and summarize components of project applications, including but not limited to diversity, community and economic impact sections.
• Think strategically and problem solve by actively contributing to discussions and the execution of long-term policy visions and short-term crisis management.
• Strategically assist the SVP in all needs as new tasks and projects arise.
• Assist with and execute events and partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Assist in managing workforce development initiatives. Identify other partners for possible expansions and future programs.
• Identify potential collaborations across NY State for the Tech, Post-Production, and Digital Game Development industries.
• In consultation with additional team members, manage and maintain ESD’s role as a key convener and advocate on behalf of the Film and TV production, Post-Production and Editing, and Digital Game Development industries within State government, specifically tracking within these sectors to ensure New York State will have the best workforce to strategically meet the needs of the growing industries.
• Support development of economic development policy to increase New York State’s competitiveness.
• Support the promotion of existing and new State incentives to attract and retain business in the Film and New Media industries.
• Hold themselves, internal and external colleagues, to accountable deliverables. Effectively summarize meetings and project updates within small working groups advancing collectively agreed upon objectives, delegating work, and accepting responsibility for mistakes.
• Act as a representative of the State with occasional public speaking at events, film festivals, conferences etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Media & Communications or related field; Associate’s degree with 7 years relevant experience may be substituted. Advanced Degree or Post-Graduate Fellowships Preferred.

Relevant Experience required:

5 years relevant experience, preferably in leadership capacities; experience conducting policy analysis, building strategies and planning execution of public policy, economic development, technology and business development, multidisciplinary background preferred.

Knowledge Required:

Excellent project management, writing, researching, and presentation skills. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and provide relevant conclusions/recommendations/ strategy. Firm understanding of the principals of economic development, State, City and regional policy and political matters. Familiarity translating public policy and press matters into policy and communication strategies. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Salary range as specified. Comprehensive Benefits Package. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Janelle Mofsenson – HR Recruiter The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone N/A The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax N/A Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 655 Third Avenue The city for the contact for this vacancy. City New York The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10017 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on

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