NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleTechnical Program Manager, Wireless, ConnectALL

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $77000 to $82000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 5 Grand Central East

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:
ConnectALL was established by the Governor in 2022 and authorized by the NYS Wired Act to transform New York State’s digital infrastructure, facilitate a robust marketplace, and close the digital divide. ConnectALL, an office within Empire State Development, oversees grant programs and initiatives to invest over $1 billion in public funds.

Reporting to the Director, Wireless Planning and Cellular Coverage, the Technical Program Manager (PM) is responsible for executing projects that implement New York State’s wireless infrastructure initiatives. The Technical PM coordinates activities to manage and develop new infrastructure and implement ConnectALL deployment initiatives.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and regulatory agencies to expand opportunities and improve access to essential infrastructure that supports comprehensive wireless coverage.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with telecommunications carriers and other third-party entities.
• Coordinate resources to develop regional plans aimed at expanding wireless coverage.
• Forecast, schedule, and assign resources for the timely completion of negotiations, infrastructure design, and necessary permissions associated with deployment activities.
• Drive infrastructure growth by implementing strategic initiatives to market public mobile assets to private telecommunications carriers.
• Engage specialized vendors as needed to achieve initiatives.
• Manage key program indicators, including timelines for infrastructure deployment.
• Provide project updates identifying risks, concerns, and points of escalation to ConnectALL leadership as needed.
• Identify and incorporate relevant data attributes into tracking systems to maintain organized records and program milestones.
• Support ConnectALL programs and efforts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level Required: Bachelor’s degree.

Relevant experience required:
• 3+ years of professional experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused on wireless telecommunications program management or other utility level infrastructure project delivery.
• Experience with site control, site acquisition best practices and permitting processes across New York State, especially Upstate New York.
• Experience with land use management, and utility (fiber and power) deployment practices across New York State.
• Strong knowledge of wireless technologies and methods of deployment.
• Ability to translate experience into formal systems for evaluating and reporting on infrastructure projects.
• Experience with problem solving and working on dynamic, complex, and multi stakeholder projects.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly and rapidly apply new information.
• Strong project management, time management, organizational, document coordination, and communication skills.
• Experience in cultivating and sustaining key stakeholder relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, and project management platforms.
• Ability to travel for occasional deployment activities.

Relevant experience preferred:
• Experience with State and local permitting processes including the State Environmental Quality Review act and Adirondack Park Agency Policies.
• Experience with wireless site control, infrastructure design, and creative practices to manage deployment challenges.
• Strong interest in broadband access and a passion for closing the digital divide.
• Eagerness to build a program that will provide a critical service to New Yorkers across the state.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Psckage

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Alfred Robinson – Employee Relations Manager

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 5 Grand Central East

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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