New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:
- Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
- Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
- Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A demonstrated record of success in developing strategy for systems and platforms needed to meet current and future needs, including data and analytic needs, across multiple functions and lines of business within complex business or government operating environments.
- Skilled at enabling data-driven decision-making, understanding of where the information is coming from to enable decisions, how to best integrate source systems and data platforms, and how to effectively empower the right decision-makers with the right information.
- Proven research abilities to keep abreast on what technical solutions are available and which ones to pursue.
- A strong customer orientation that frames and guides recommendations, output, and priorities.
- Able to guide, direct, or influence people. Is resilient, persuasive and earns credibility by delegating and being adaptable. Listens and understands various points of views.
- A demonstrated ability to successfully partner with program and operational staff to yield a deep understanding of Business Units objectives and how those objectives intersect with technology.
- A track record of building productive relationships across a diverse organization at all levels of the organization.
- The ability to size and estimate technology needs with speed and accuracy in order to develop work plans and resource requirements.
- An ability to quickly identify and drive to the optimal solution when presented with a series of opportunities and / or constraints.
- A track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and with great end-user satisfaction.
- Skill in managing multiple diverse activities simultaneously, delivering on commitments and operating with speed, accuracy, and strong judgment.
- Track record as an exceptional manager, coach, mentor, and developer of talent with a predisposition toward investing in the success of colleagues, with demonstrated experience fostering respect, diversity, equity and inclusion across the workforce.
- Presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with non-technologists and technologists alike; the ability to communicate persuasively, concisely, and unambiguously in speech and in writing.
- Strong work ethic
- Resolute integrity
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, business administration or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in technology strategy development including 4 years of progressive leadership
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree (or advanced degree) with 8 years experience in technology strategy development including 4 years of progressive leadership
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Government sector IT leadership.
- Experience implementing AI
- Experience with cloud technology (Azure preferred, but AWS or Google experience is relevant)
- Experience with software development (Azure / .NET, Salesforce Apex, etc.)
- Experience with datacenter technology (servers, storage, networking, virtualization)
- Experience with New York State ITS policies and procedures
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, or Tableau
- Familiarity with Cyber Security
- Awareness of the business intelligence landscape
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and project management abilities
- Organized, highly detail oriented