Strategic Initiatives Lead, Remote Operations & Execution

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Finance is seeking an Executive Program Specialist to lead the operational implementation and oversight of major initiatives. You will translate policy directions into actionable plans, schedules and deliverables, while coordinating across divisions to ensure timely execution.

You will establish governance, monitor progress, manage risks, and drive accountability. Remote work up to 2 days per week may be available under the pilot program, with a focus on

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational implementation and daily oversight of major initiatives under the direction of the Commissioner and in close coordination with the Chief of Staff.
• Translate approved policy direction and legislative requirements into operational plans, business requirements, implementation schedules, milestones, and measurable deliverables.
• Establish project governance structures, performance measures, risk-management protocols, and accountability mechanisms for assigned initiatives.
• Identify and coordinate operational staffing, budgetary, procurement, technology and systems requirements for successful implementation.
• Direct business-process reviews to identify opportunities to streamline, modernize or redesign existing operations.
• Coordinate implementation activities among affected DOF units and resolve dependencies that could impede execution.
• Monitor progress, identify risks or delays, and develop corrective-action plans for executive review.
• Assess the operational effectiveness and outcomes of implemented reforms and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Oversee implementation planning for initiatives requiring significant DOF system changes, workflows, or service delivery models.
• Work with divisional leadership to advance agency-wide initiatives and provide regular progress assessments to the Commissioner.

Job description

The City of New York’s Department of Finance is seeking an Executive Program Specialist to lead the operational implementation and oversight of major initiatives. You will translate policy directions into actionable plans, schedules and deliverables, while coordinating across divisions to ensure timely execution.

You will establish governance, monitor progress, manage risks, and drive accountability. Remote work up to 2 days per week may be available under the pilot program, with a focus on