Here are 1 cannabis jobs mentioning "senior project manager strategy" in May 2024, at companies like NYCEDC, including positions such as Senior Project Manager, Strategy.
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NYCEDC’s vision and mission: Our vision is 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 is to make investments in strengthening neighborhoods and spurring the creation of good jobs.
NYCEDC’s Strategy Department: NYCEDC’s Strategy team are at the forefront of shaping strategy and policy across diverse topic areas that are front-of-mind for senior stakeholders. Our work falls into four categories:
- Strategy & change management: Assist senior leaders with shaping NYCEDC’s vision and setting the organization’s strategy and direction, e.g. leading an annual organization-wide goal-setting process
- Foresight & collaborative ideation: Provide EDC with foresight of looming policy issues and supporting our colleagues in advancing high-potential ideas, e.g. developed a strategy and roadmap to build an offshore wind industry in NYC
- Program design & execution: Design and develop interdisciplinary, cross-departmental programs of work, e.g. co-developed specific programs to enable the development of an legal, equitable cannabis industry in NYC
- Special projects: Provide advice and support to NYCEDC leadership and City Hall for urgent and complex projects, e.g. the development of specific pandemic response and economic recovery initiatives
The types of strategic questions and problems we work on include:
- What key strategies and initiatives that will help shape an equitable and comprehensive economic recovery for NYC following the pandemic?
- How can EDC enable individuals, businesses, and communities that have been excluded from economic opportunity to realize income gains, accumulate wealth, and become more economically secure?
- What can we do to increase equitable access to well-paying, middle-class jobs for New Yorkers who have historically been excluded from sharing in the city’s economic prosperity?
- How can NYCEDC and other City agencies turn NYC into a global hub for the green economy, and in doing so advance our decarbonization, climate justice, and economic development goals?
The Strategy team is committed to creating a culture of belonging where all team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work and leverage their unique strengths and experiences
Your role:
A Senior Project Manager (SPM) on the Strategy team is someone who can independently generate insights and is expected to influence and support senior decision makers using robust analysis and strong communication skills. Specifically, a SPM will:
- Own and manage a range of diverse, multi-stakeholder projects
- Develop clear and manageable project scopes and workplans based on limited information and structure ongoing work accordingly, adapting during the project as necessary
- Proactively keep senior leaders informed of project findings and key project developments
- Collaborate effectively with team members across NYCEDC and other City agencies
- Use quantitative and qualitative research to develop insightful hypotheses and deliver clear, effective recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Lead informational interviews with internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct analysis in Excel, including but not limited to work on with budgets or financial statements
- Identify insightful, strategic solutions with a clear path forward
- Communicate positions and recommendations in an effective, clear and structured way with senior leaders at EDC and City Hall
- Confidently lead meetings and drive conversations towards discrete actions/next steps
- Create and deliver presentations or memos that communicate key project findings and recommendations
- Build strong relationships with colleagues across EDC, other city agencies, and City Hall
- Become a point of contact and a content expert in areas we work in
- Understand and invest in learning the context surrounding City government and EDC policy and relationships, seek out relevant conferences, talks and networking events to do so
- Contribute proactively to team culture and support an environment of learning and belonging
- Participate actively in team trainings, meetings, and events and suggest areas for continuous improvement
- Proactively manage own professional development with regular check-ins with direct supervisor, informally mentor others
About you:
- Passionate about public policy, economic development, strategic planning, and cities (especially New York!)
- Energetic, proactive, and collaborative
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills
- Comfortable interfacing with senior officials and business leaders
- Enjoy working in teams and contributing to a team environment
- Enjoy taking on leadership opportunities
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree required
- 3 years of full-time work experience with preference for 4-5 years. Applicants with less than 3 years experience can be considered for a Project Manager role. A relevant advanced degree may be substituted for 1 year of work experience.
- Preference for all or some work experience in a strategic or project management role within an analytical environment
- All new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as defined by the CDC, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability
- New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire
If you are unsure whether you fit all these qualifications, we still encourage you to submit an application.
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About Us: *NYCEDC is New York City’s primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. Our mission is to create shared prosperity across New York City’s five boroughs by strengthening neighborhoods and growing good jobs. We do this by developing, managing, and implementing expansion and redevelopment programs that encourage investment and strengthen the city’s competitive position.
NYCEDC is dedicated to the creation of a dynamic, equitable, and sustainable urban economy. We are making sure that whatever happens next, happens right here in New York City—and that all New Yorkers are a part of it.
NYCEDC offers many unique advantages for an exciting and fulfilling career. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- The unique opportunity to make an impact on New York City
- Working on diverse, unique, and challenging projects
- Working closely with teams of creative, highly motivated, and passionate people
- Learning opportunities designed to enhance the practical skills and business knowledge of our employees
- Excellent benefits, including company-paid 401(a) pension plan, 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plans, medical, dental and vision benefits, generous paid family leave and paid time off, and other perks
The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our diversity and inclusion mission is to attract, retain, and engage a diverse workforce comprised of talented people. NYCEDC employees can expect to work as part of a highly engaged, passionate and inclusive workforce where everyone’s contributions are valued, respected and make an impact on one of the best and most diverse cities in the world!
For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.
Job Type: Full-time
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