Senior Strategic Projects Lead, Public Affairs

CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campaign Finance Board in New York City seeks a project management leader to coordinate day-to-day tasks and bring strategic systems thinking to complex, public-facing projects.

The ideal candidate will drive large-scale deliverables, improve workflows and tools, and translate complex requirements into clear plans and accountability across teams. Strong communication and risk management are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of project management methodologies and when to apply them.
• Design and improve project systems, workflows, governance structures, and communication rhythms for large cross-functional work.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation across operational, budgetary, timeline, accessibility, language access, vendor, and reputational risks.
• Stakeholder identification, engagement, and alignment strategies in multi-team environments.
• Experience with procurement processes, including scopes of work and vendor management throughout contracts.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508) for digital and print materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day task management and strategic systems thinking across public-facing projects.
• Lead through ambiguity, identify risks early, and align stakeholders with competing needs.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Analytics

Vendor management

Budget management

QA workflows

Content review

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Monday.com

Ziflow

Job description

The Campaign Finance Board in New York City seeks a project management leader to coordinate day-to-day tasks and bring strategic systems thinking to complex, public-facing projects.

The ideal candidate will drive large-scale deliverables, improve workflows and tools, and translate complex requirements into clear plans and accountability across teams. Strong communication and risk management are essential.