PIT Crew Executive Director of Engineering

Description

The Public Interest Technology (PIT) Crew sits within the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation and builds technology, products and services that help make New York City more affordable. The team designs, builds and launches public-facing products for New Yorkers.

This is a hands-on executive role that shapes the direction of the PIT Crew. You will bring clarity to unclear problems and act on them, working alongside designers, engineers, product managers, user researchers, policy experts and other city employees to move from problem statements to working products and services. You will define and lead the team's software engineering practice, serve as a subject expert in your field, and step into individual contributor work when a situation needs it. Beyond short-term projects, you will help set the team's long-term direction, shape its strategy, advise on structure and hiring, and build a culture of shipping quickly and responsibly for New Yorkers.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing team that delivers measurable results for New Yorkers.
• Set modern best practices in your discipline and encourage the team to adopt them.
• Manage and mentor staff so their time in City service is constructive and meaningful.
• Build a culture that values speed, quality, pragmatism and public service.
• Own the team's high-level roadmap, identify and scope new projects, and decide project allocation and staffing.
• Make sure launches succeed and deliver measurable impact, and that every product meets high standards for usability, accessibility, security and privacy.
• Work with a broad range of stakeholders, including within OTI, City Hall, other City agencies and external partners, to build alignment.
• Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time experience in projects and policies relevant to the role.
• Or education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Conditions

Location: Brooklyn, NY.

Schedule: Because this role manages a 24/7 operation, you may be required to be on call and/or work shifts that include weekends, nights or evenings.

To apply, search for Job ID 803565 on

Candidates with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume.

Submitting a resume does not guarantee an interview.

Appointments are subject to oversight approval.

Equal opportunity: The company is an equal opportunity employer that bans discrimination and harassment based on legally protected characteristics.