City of New York
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD
The Campaign Finance Board is a nonpartisan, independent city agency that empowers New Yorkers to have a greater impact on their elections. Our mission is to make local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable by removing barriers to participation. We make it easier for New Yorkers to vote, meaningfully support candidates for city office, and run for office themselves. NYC Votes, our voter engagement initiative, meets people where they are to share trustworthy election information and help New Yorkers make a plan to vote. We publish the citywide Voter Guide, which delivers information about candidates directly to voters’ doors. Our public matching funds program ensures small contributions can make a big difference, allowing regular people to run for office by relying on the support of other regular people, not just wealthy donors and special interests. And we lift the veil on how candidates raise and spend money, increasing transparency and accountability in local government. We believe that when every New Yorker is empowered to participate meaningfully in elections, candidates will better reflect the communities they serve, elected leaders will be more accountable to the public, and New Yorkers will have a democracy they can truly trust.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Strategy, Products, and Innovation division is the agency’s newest division and leads the strategic planning and policy work, working across the agency to test out and implement new ideas. This division also creates the agency’s product roadmap to take us into future elections while maintaining and improving existing systems. The new Product Strategy vertical will be responsible for creating the overall roadmap for tech modernization and process improvements; prioritizing tech projects to pursue and liaising between technical engineers and subject‑matter experts; and aligning tech projects with the agency’s strategic plan and objectives.
JOB DESCRIPTION As a Project Manager at the Campaign Finance Board (CFB), this role will be responsible for overseeing team processes that deliver complex, enterprise‑grade applications. The candidate will work closely with UX, Product Managers, Engineers, QA and CFB Subject Matter Experts to deliver the highest quality implementation experience and applications to our users.
This position requires the selected candidate to obtain NYC residency within 90 days of starting and to be in‑person in the CFB Manhattan office a minimum of one day a week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee projects from initial requirements gathering through final delivery and ongoing support, ensuring timely completion, budget alignment, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders, establishing and executing a transparent and consistent project communication plan.
Confer with project personnel to identify and quickly resolve problems to maintain momentum and quality.
Anticipate and address project risks and dependencies.
Partner with technical teams to shape and implement solutions that align with the CFB’s mission and operational needs.
Provide supportive leadership to project teams, promoting a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement; direct or coordinate the activities of project personnel.
Prepare clear project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Monitor and track project milestones and deliverables.
Submit project deliverables, ensuring strict adherence to established quality standards.
Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope. Initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
Apply knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to guide project execution.
Assess current or future customer needs and priorities by communicating directly with customers, conducting surveys, or using other methods.
Contribute to strategic planning efforts, helping to advance agency‑wide goals and identify, review, or select necessary vendors or consultants.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER BEHAVIORS (KSAOs) Knowledge
Clear understanding of major stages of software development (planning, building, testing, launching) and associated documentation.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), human‑centered design principles, and application of these frameworks to organize tasks, prioritize work, and run effective team ceremonies.
Knowledge of risk management techniques and mitigation planning, paired with an awareness of current technology trends and tools.
Depth of experience in one or more technical areas, such as engineering, data, design, user research, or project management.
Understanding that the work directly serves the public interest and that CFB processes are guided by clear mandates, demanding attention to detail and transparency.
Skills
Strong project management capabilities: breaking down large projects into manageable tasks, assigning them clearly, and tracking dependencies.
Effective communication skills to lead productive meetings where every voice is heard, decisions are clear, and the team feels aligned and respected.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, considering relative costs and benefits to choose the most appropriate one.
Skill to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Capability to identify complex problems, review related information, and implement solutions.
Persuasion skills to influence others to change their minds or behavior.
Proficiency with digital project management tools.
Abilities
Work well under pressure and effectively prioritize tasks to maintain focus amid shifting timelines and needs.
Recognize a potential problem before it fully escalates.
Identify vague requirements or directions and proactively ask the right questions to keep the technical team focused and unblocked.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Research and propose new approaches, thinking creatively and flexibly to meet diverse audience needs.
Other
Take responsibility for decisions and outcomes with a commitment to ethical practices and transparency.
Consider the needs and perspectives of others, motivating team members toward common objectives.
Foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and new ideas improve processes and solve problems.
Take and give feedback effectively to support continuous professional and team improvement.
Demonstrate passion and energy for the work and the agency’s mission.
Maintain strong attention to detail while adjusting strategies and approaches in response to changing circumstances.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or a minimum of 2 years of experience working with enterprise custom software solutions, including hands‑on involvement in development, implementation, and project management.
Proven success in managing complex projects to successful completion.
Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Monday, Microsoft Office Suite, JIRA, Confluence, and similar tools.
Experience as a Scrum Master preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with at least twelve‑semester credits (or equivalent) in accounting, auditing, business, public administration, computer science, economics, finance, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, or user experience design, and one year of satisfactory full‑time experience in one of the aforementioned areas; or
A four‑year high school diploma (or equivalent) with five years of experience in the areas described above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
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 on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Strategy, Products, and Innovation division is the agency’s newest division and leads the strategic planning and policy work, working across the agency to test out and implement new ideas. This division also creates the agency’s product roadmap to take us into future elections while maintaining and improving existing systems. The new Product Strategy vertical will be responsible for creating the overall roadmap for tech modernization and process improvements; prioritizing tech projects to pursue and liaising between technical engineers and subject‑matter experts; and aligning tech projects with the agency’s strategic plan and objectives.
JOB DESCRIPTION As a Project Manager at the Campaign Finance Board (CFB), this role will be responsible for overseeing team processes that deliver complex, enterprise‑grade applications. The candidate will work closely with UX, Product Managers, Engineers, QA and CFB Subject Matter Experts to deliver the highest quality implementation experience and applications to our users.
This position requires the selected candidate to obtain NYC residency within 90 days of starting and to be in‑person in the CFB Manhattan office a minimum of one day a week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee projects from initial requirements gathering through final delivery and ongoing support, ensuring timely completion, budget alignment, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders, establishing and executing a transparent and consistent project communication plan.
Confer with project personnel to identify and quickly resolve problems to maintain momentum and quality.
Anticipate and address project risks and dependencies.
Partner with technical teams to shape and implement solutions that align with the CFB’s mission and operational needs.
Provide supportive leadership to project teams, promoting a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement; direct or coordinate the activities of project personnel.
Prepare clear project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Monitor and track project milestones and deliverables.
Submit project deliverables, ensuring strict adherence to established quality standards.
Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope. Initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
Apply knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to guide project execution.
Assess current or future customer needs and priorities by communicating directly with customers, conducting surveys, or using other methods.
Contribute to strategic planning efforts, helping to advance agency‑wide goals and identify, review, or select necessary vendors or consultants.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER BEHAVIORS (KSAOs) Knowledge
Clear understanding of major stages of software development (planning, building, testing, launching) and associated documentation.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), human‑centered design principles, and application of these frameworks to organize tasks, prioritize work, and run effective team ceremonies.
Knowledge of risk management techniques and mitigation planning, paired with an awareness of current technology trends and tools.
Depth of experience in one or more technical areas, such as engineering, data, design, user research, or project management.
Understanding that the work directly serves the public interest and that CFB processes are guided by clear mandates, demanding attention to detail and transparency.
Skills
Strong project management capabilities: breaking down large projects into manageable tasks, assigning them clearly, and tracking dependencies.
Effective communication skills to lead productive meetings where every voice is heard, decisions are clear, and the team feels aligned and respected.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, considering relative costs and benefits to choose the most appropriate one.
Skill to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Capability to identify complex problems, review related information, and implement solutions.
Persuasion skills to influence others to change their minds or behavior.
Proficiency with digital project management tools.
Abilities
Work well under pressure and effectively prioritize tasks to maintain focus amid shifting timelines and needs.
Recognize a potential problem before it fully escalates.
Identify vague requirements or directions and proactively ask the right questions to keep the technical team focused and unblocked.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Research and propose new approaches, thinking creatively and flexibly to meet diverse audience needs.
Other
Take responsibility for decisions and outcomes with a commitment to ethical practices and transparency.
Consider the needs and perspectives of others, motivating team members toward common objectives.
Foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and new ideas improve processes and solve problems.
Take and give feedback effectively to support continuous professional and team improvement.
Demonstrate passion and energy for the work and the agency’s mission.
Maintain strong attention to detail while adjusting strategies and approaches in response to changing circumstances.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or a minimum of 2 years of experience working with enterprise custom software solutions, including hands‑on involvement in development, implementation, and project management.
Proven success in managing complex projects to successful completion.
Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Monday, Microsoft Office Suite, JIRA, Confluence, and similar tools.
Experience as a Scrum Master preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with at least twelve‑semester credits (or equivalent) in accounting, auditing, business, public administration, computer science, economics, finance, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, or user experience design, and one year of satisfactory full‑time experience in one of the aforementioned areas; or
A four‑year high school diploma (or equivalent) with five years of experience in the areas described above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
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 on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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