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Director of Procurement & Program Management
- DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Posted on
08/27/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- Exam may be required
Department
Executive - BWT
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Job Description
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.
The BWT Director of Procurement and Program Management ("Director") will manage two Divisions in BWT and is responsible for programmatic oversight of:
1.Procurement of all BWT contracts and goods and services, including but not limited to: repair and maintenance contracts, construction Job Order Contracts (JOC), consultant Task Order Contracts (TOCs) for planning, design and construction management services, capital construction contracts, consultant contracts for master planning and regulatory compliance, as well as small purchases and open market orders. Contract procurements must be delivered based on operational requirements and capital plan registration targets. Includes processing of all contract payments managed in BWT as well as timely processing of change orders, subcontractors, renewals, and time extensions.
2.Management of BWT’s $390M annual expense budget, including but not limited to: expense budget planning, tracking of expenditures with key program areas per fiscal year (e.g. biosolids, chemicals, residuals, repair and maintenance, goods and services, etc.), identifying new needs and leading development of funding request justifications for Budget Plan submissions.
3.BWT’s BEDC and NYPA coordination programs, which are responsible for overseeing multi-million dollar delivery programs and ensuring that projects delivered by these entities meet BWT’s requirements for technical scope, align with BWT’s design guidelines, and meet operability and maintainability requirements.
4.BWT’s JOC and TOC programs to: track contract utilization, spending, ensure that there are no gaps in service, and vendors are performing as required by the contract.
The successful candidate will serve on the Bureau's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and will be a self-motivated individual with advanced communication skills, a solid working knowledge of program management procedures, budgeting and procurement, and engineering practices so as to facilitate successful planning, funding, procurement, design and construction of both capital and expense infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be a primary liaison for BWT to several oversight offices, including: Office of Engineering Audits, Agency Chief Contracting Office, Budget Office, and Bureau of Legal Affairs. The candidate will also provide support on presentations to the Office of Management and Budget.
The Director reports directly to the BWT Assistant Commissioner of Engineering and will be tasked with developing and utilizing consistent and reliable means and methods for the Bureau in the examination and tabulation of data, analysis and reports. The Director is expected to bring programmatic improvements to all levels of responsibility through analysis, development of Key Performance Indicators (KPls), and adoption of industry best practices.
The Director will be engaged in the following initiatives:
- Leadership: Provide leadership and management for programs, projects and initiatives facilitating team efforts and helping to define goals, timelines, resource requirements and planning. Lead the Directorship in improving efficiencies and effectiveness at all levels.
- Continuous Improvement: Improved business practices and work environment across the Directorship. Lead the development of performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators. Develop means to capture and document improvement investments, savings and efficiencies gained.
- Budgeting and Procurement: Provide expense financial planning to ensure spend plans and commitment plans are successfully tracked and met. Support programmatic development and tracking of bid packages, change orders, payments and contract closeouts. Interface with financial and contracting offices both within and outside the Agency as appropriate.
- Engineering Resources: Ensure resources for engineering work are always in place in the areas of Task Order Contracts (TOCs) for design and related engineering services for investigations, studies, assessments and, Job Order Contracts (JOCs) for the construction work. Also ensure that resources for engineering work related to the BEDC and NYPA Coordination programs are adequately serving BWT’s operational needs.
ADMINISTRATIVE CITY PLANNER - 10053
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time experience in city planning, at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis. Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of non-managerial
experience."
Preferred Skills
- In depth knowledge of project management and capital project delivery. - In depth knowledge of NYC’s procurement process, including PASSPort - In depth knowledge of expense budget planning and tracking - Experience in leading and directing high-performance teams. - High-level functional technical knowledge and skill in a large organization, public utility, or wastewater programs. - Knowledge of whole systems analysis, process reengineering, process improvement, lean management philosophy, six sigma or other related continuous improvement processes. - Strong organization and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and experience working and managing complex systems across large number of stakeholders. - Advanced knowledge of general management, project management, personnel management, and supervisory techniques and principles. - Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience with diverse workforce. - Strong understanding of computer programs and their use in optimizing systems. - Experience with NYC budgeting and procurement
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
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 the 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 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
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Job ID
795889
Posted until
10/26/2026
Title code
10053
Civil service title
ADMINISTRATIVE CITY PLANNER
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Director of Procurement & Program Management
- Experience level: Executive
Job level
M4
Number of positions
1
Work location
96-05 Horace Harding Expway
- Category: Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
Director of Procurement & Program Management
Director of Procurement & Program Management
- DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Posted on
08/27/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- Exam may be required
Department
Executive - BWT
Save
Job Description
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.
The BWT Director of Procurement and Program Management ("Director") will manage two Divisions in BWT and is responsible for programmatic oversight of:
1.Procurement of all BWT contracts and goods and services, including but not limited to: repair and maintenance contracts, construction Job Order Contracts (JOC), consultant Task Order Contracts (TOCs) for planning, design and construction management services, capital construction contracts, consultant contracts for master planning and regulatory compliance, as well as small purchases and open market orders. Contract procurements must be delivered based on operational requirements and capital plan registration targets. Includes processing of all contract payments managed in BWT as well as timely processing of change orders, subcontractors, renewals, and time extensions.
2.Management of BWT’s $390M annual expense budget, including but not limited to: expense budget planning, tracking of expenditures with key program areas per fiscal year (e.g. biosolids, chemicals, residuals, repair and maintenance, goods and services, etc.), identifying new needs and leading development of funding request justifications for Budget Plan submissions.
3.BWT’s BEDC and NYPA coordination programs, which are responsible for overseeing multi-million dollar delivery programs and ensuring that projects delivered by these entities meet BWT’s requirements for technical scope, align with BWT’s design guidelines, and meet operability and maintainability requirements.
4.BWT’s JOC and TOC programs to: track contract utilization, spending, ensure that there are no gaps in service, and vendors are performing as required by the contract.
The successful candidate will serve on the Bureau's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and will be a self-motivated individual with advanced communication skills, a solid working knowledge of program management procedures, budgeting and procurement, and engineering practices so as to facilitate successful planning, funding, procurement, design and construction of both capital and expense infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be a primary liaison for BWT to several oversight offices, including: Office of Engineering Audits, Agency Chief Contracting Office, Budget Office, and Bureau of Legal Affairs. The candidate will also provide support on presentations to the Office of Management and Budget.
The Director reports directly to the BWT Assistant Commissioner of Engineering and will be tasked with developing and utilizing consistent and reliable means and methods for the Bureau in the examination and tabulation of data, analysis and reports. The Director is expected to bring programmatic improvements to all levels of responsibility through analysis, development of Key Performance Indicators (KPls), and adoption of industry best practices.
The Director will be engaged in the following initiatives:
- Leadership: Provide leadership and management for programs, projects and initiatives facilitating team efforts and helping to define goals, timelines, resource requirements and planning. Lead the Directorship in improving efficiencies and effectiveness at all levels.
- Continuous Improvement: Improved business practices and work environment across the Directorship. Lead the development of performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators. Develop means to capture and document improvement investments, savings and efficiencies gained.
- Budgeting and Procurement: Provide expense financial planning to ensure spend plans and commitment plans are successfully tracked and met. Support programmatic development and tracking of bid packages, change orders, payments and contract closeouts. Interface with financial and contracting offices both within and outside the Agency as appropriate.
- Engineering Resources: Ensure resources for engineering work are always in place in the areas of Task Order Contracts (TOCs) for design and related engineering services for investigations, studies, assessments and, Job Order Contracts (JOCs) for the construction work. Also ensure that resources for engineering work related to the BEDC and NYPA Coordination programs are adequately serving BWT’s operational needs.
ADMINISTRATIVE CITY PLANNER - 10053
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time experience in city planning, at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis. Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of non-managerial
experience."
Preferred Skills
- In depth knowledge of project management and capital project delivery. - In depth knowledge of NYC’s procurement process, including PASSPort - In depth knowledge of expense budget planning and tracking - Experience in leading and directing high-performance teams. - High-level functional technical knowledge and skill in a large organization, public utility, or wastewater programs. - Knowledge of whole systems analysis, process reengineering, process improvement, lean management philosophy, six sigma or other related continuous improvement processes. - Strong organization and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and experience working and managing complex systems across large number of stakeholders. - Advanced knowledge of general management, project management, personnel management, and supervisory techniques and principles. - Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience with diverse workforce. - Strong understanding of computer programs and their use in optimizing systems. - Experience with NYC budgeting and procurement
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
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 the 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 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
Save
Job ID
795889
Posted until
10/26/2026
Title code
10053
Civil service title
ADMINISTRATIVE CITY PLANNER
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Director of Procurement & Program Management
- Experience level: Executive
Job level
M4
Number of positions
1
Work location
96-05 Horace Harding Expway
- Category: Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
Director of Procurement & Program Management
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of program management jobs.
- 8-12 years of program or project management experience across complex, cross-functional initiatives
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification from the Project Management Institute
- Proven experience managing multiple concurrent programs with budgets in the millions
- Proficiency with program management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or ServiceNow
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business, or a related technical field
- Experience establishing or scaling a PMO, including governance frameworks and reporting standards
Tips for Your Director Of Program Management Job Search
Quantify your portfolio impact clearly
Directors of program management live or die by outcomes. Your resume should show budget sizes managed, number of concurrent programs delivered, and cross-functional team scale. Hiring managers discard resumes that list responsibilities without measurable results tied to each role.
Tailor your resume to the portfolio type
Technology companies hire for Agile-heavy portfolio management, while defense and government contractors emphasize EVMS and schedule control. Read each posting carefully and mirror its language. A resume calibrated to the wrong methodology reads as a mismatch even if your experience is strong.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of program management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your governance framework experience
Many postings at this level screen for experience building or overhauling a PMO. If you've defined stage-gate processes, established reporting cadences, or set program standards across an organization, call that out explicitly in your resume and cover letter.
Prepare a program narrative for interviews
Expect interviewers to ask you to walk through a complex program end to end. Know your most difficult program cold: scope creep you managed, stakeholder conflicts you resolved, and how you kept delivery on schedule. Panels at this level probe for judgment, not process knowledge.
Negotiate scope and authority, not just compensation
Before accepting an offer, clarify reporting structure, headcount authority, and whether the role has real budget ownership. A director title with no direct reports and no program budget is a different job from what the posting implies. Ask for an org chart and a description of current portfolio health.
Director Of Program Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of program managements?
The companies hiring the most director of program managements right now include Two Six Technologies, Koddi, and Optum, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Technology, defense, and healthcare organizations consistently drive the highest volume of openings at this level.
How many director of program management jobs are remote?
About 50% of director of program management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the senior coordination nature of the role. Portfolio governance, reporting, and stakeholder alignment work tends to be most remote-friendly, while roles tied to hardware, manufacturing, or government contracts typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a director of program management?
Most directors of program management move up through senior program manager or group program manager roles, accumulating experience running large, cross-functional initiatives. Earning a PgMP or PMP certification strengthens your candidacy. Building visible experience owning a full program lifecycle, managing program managers, and influencing executive stakeholders is what distinguishes candidates ready for the director level.
Can you get a director of program management job without direct experience at that level?
Yes, but you'll need to close specific gaps that panels screen for. Senior program managers who have led other program managers, owned a department-wide delivery roadmap, or acted as a de facto PMO lead are competitive. Framing your resume around scope, team leadership, and governance rather than task execution is essential when you haven't held the exact title before.
What does the director of program management interview process look like?
The process typically runs four to six stages: an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on leadership philosophy and program scope, a panel interview with cross-functional peers and stakeholders, and often a case study or take-home exercise on program prioritization or portfolio health. Final rounds frequently include a presentation to senior leadership on how you'd approach the first ninety days.
Where can I find and apply to director of program management jobs?
You can find and apply to director of program management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each listing without needing to go through a third party.
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