ASSISTANT DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

City of New York
New York, NY
Category Consulting
Job Description
The Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Project Management will work on Special Services Program issues, as well as the development and amendment of multiyear plans and improvement strategies for the programs outlined above that comprise Special Services. The role will provide strategic direction to the Chief Special Services Officer and Executive Staff with respect to managing, directing and coordinating new initiatives; programs’ areas and agency wide projects which includes but not limited to contracting, finance and compliance operations, budget modifications for grant and contractual funding and provides recommendations to programs based on budget reviews.

Requirements

  • Participate in the formulation, development, and implementation of program policies and procedures as it relates to the improvement of administrative efficiency of the Special Services Programs.
  • Serves as a special advisor and strategic project manager with authority for making recommendations on strategic direction, on administrative functions and implementation of critical and new interagency initiatives aimed at improving the service delivery to the Special Services targeted populations.
  • Work with the Chief Special Services Officer in the planning, execution and monitoring of projects aimed at improving program operations, integrity, and compliance of Special Services Programs and alignment with Agency and city-wide plans;
  • Directs subordinate staff that helps in policy formulation, recommendations, offering expertise on matters affecting housing and community programs within Special Services.
  • Collaborate with DSS-HRA-DHS on initiatives such as housing development initiatives, creating, developing, and strengthening new and existing partnerships to support programmatic needs.
  • Serve as senior level liaison to internal (DSS-HRA-DHS) and external stakeholders such as oversight agencies at the city, state, and federal levels.
  • Oversee the preparation of budget proposals submitted by Special Services programs for approval;
  • Reviews budget and budget modifications for grant and contractual funding before submission to the Finance office and/or other stakeholders.
  • Provides reports on finance, accountability/compliance, and contracting to the Chief Special Services Officer and the senior stakeholders.
  • Makes recommendations based on these reports, including provision of additional funding, or defunding of existing programs/contracts/staff.
  • Coordinate with the Agency Contracting Office (ACCO) on solicitations, new awards, renewals, extensions, and modifications of contracts submitted by Special Services programs.
  • Coordinates with the Finance Office to ensure availability of funds and liaises with ACCO’s Office for proper funding encumbrance actions for accurate payments to vendors.
  • Develop and execute executive-level presentations and briefing reports on contract management, finance, and compliance.
  • Represent the Chief Special Services Officer, as necessary or directed, at internal and external meetings and events.
  • Perform other duties and functions as directed.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Generous Parental Leave
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