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 Executive Director is a hands-on director position that will lead the team of Senior Fellows, pairing closely with designers, engineers, product managers, user researchers, policy experts, and other city employees. Hours/Shift: Day, with possible on-call duties and various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings due to the 24/7 operation.
Responsibilities
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, and that all delivered products meet high standards of usability, accessibility, security and privacy; Collaborate and drive alignment across a wide range of stakeholders, including within OTI, City Hall, philanthropic partners, and other City agencies; Oversee special projects and initiatives as assigned; Work closely with philanthropic partners to ensure strategic alignment and keep partners engaged and informed
Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; Five years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; Or education and/or experience equivalent to the above