Senior Ops Director, RAP & Strategic Initiatives

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks an Associate Commissioner of Operations for the Department of Correction to establish and oversee a new Remediation Action Plan (RAP) project management unit. The role reports to the Senior Deputy Commissioner and involves steering complex cross-agency initiatives, monitoring milestones, and delivering executive-grade updates.

Requirements include a Master’s or Bachelor’s with substantial administrative leadership experience, and a track record of implementing

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of satisfactory experience, with 18 months in admin/ managerial roles.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of satisfactory related experience, 18 months in admin/ managerial roles.
• High school diploma with 9 years of progressive experience, 18 months in admin/ managerial roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to the Senior Deputy Commissioner on strategic, operational, administrative, and policy initiatives.
• Oversee the creation and management of a RAP management unit, directing major strategic initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Lead cross-functional groups and executive committees to address operational challenges and priorities.
• Prepare executive briefings, progress reports, and recommendations for executive leadership.

Education

Master’s Degree in Public Administration / Personnel Administration / Business Administration / Human Services / Criminal Justice / Political Science / Psychology

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or educational equivalent

Job description

The City of New York seeks an Associate Commissioner of Operations for the Department of Correction to establish and oversee a new Remediation Action Plan (RAP) project management unit. The role reports to the Senior Deputy Commissioner and involves steering complex cross-agency initiatives, monitoring milestones, and delivering executive-grade updates.

Requirements include a Master’s or Bachelor’s with substantial administrative leadership experience, and a track record of implementing