United States
Redwood Materials
City of New York
PIT Crew Executive Director Fellow
United States
New York, New York, United States
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Job Description
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION WITH A TENURE OF 18 MONTHS ENDING JULY 2028
HOURS/SHIFT
Day - Due to the necessary management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.
WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
TO APPLY
Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #806164
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL
OTI participates in E-Verify
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Agency: TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Job Category: Technology, Data & Innovation
Salary Band: $150,000+
Compensation: USD 83718 - USD 200000
OUR WORK
The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit nyc.gov/oti to learn more.
The Public Interest Technology (PIT) Crew, at the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation, builds the technology, products, and services needed to deliver a more affordable New York City. We design, build, and launch exceptional public-facing products for New Yorkers.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are hiring a PIT Crew Executive Director for an 18-month tour of public service in City Government to lead the team of Senior Fellows within the PIT Crew. Supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, this team will embed with the PIT Crew and partner closely with City agencies to launch multiple public-facing products that demonstrate tangible, measurable impact and make New Yorkers' lives better and more affordable. The team will pilot modern design and technology best practices to pilot a new way of working in City government, delivering high-quality user experiences to New Yorkers, faster and more cost effectively.
The Executive Director is a hands-on director position that will lead the team of Senior Fellows. You will work to drive clarity and action in ambiguity; pair closely with designers, engineers, product managers, user researchers, policy experts, and other city employees to help the team move from problem statements to working products and services for New Yorkers; enable the Senior Fellows team to do exceptional product, engineering, and design work; serve as an expert in your craft, and be comfortable diving into unblock work, however the situation demands - including individual contributor work; and build a culture of delivering rapidly and responsibly for New Yorkers.
In addition to driving product delivery, you will work closely with philanthropic partners to ensure strategic alignment and keep partners engaged and informed.
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At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Build and lead a high-performing team focused on delivering measurable impact for New Yorkers.
- Establish modern best practices for your discipline and promote adoption.
- Manage and mentor talent effectively to ensure their time serving the City of New York is positive and meaningful.
- Foster a culture of speed, quality, pragmatism, and public service.
- Own and drive the team’s high-level roadmap. Identify and scope new projects. Manage project allocation and staffing.
- Ensure product launches are successful and deliver measurable impact for New Yorkers. Ensure all delivered products meet high standards of usability, accessibility, security and privacy.
- Collaborate and drive alignment across a wide range of stakeholders, including within the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI), City Hall, philanthropic partners, and other City agencies.
- Oversee special projects and initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position;
- or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
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