Senior Advisor to Chief Operating Officer

COO Portfolio Management

• →Serve as a strategic thought partner and advisor to the COO on organizational priorities, emerging issues, operational challenges, and long-term initiatives.
• →Lead the coordination and execution of priority initiatives across the COO's portfolio, ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely delivery of key objectives.
• →Oversee the development of executive briefings, presentations, decision memos, and materials for the COO, CEO, Board of Directors, and other senior stakeholders.
• →Monitor and assess progress across strategic priorities, identifying risks, opportunities, dependencies, and issues requiring executive attention.
• →Represent the COO in meetings, working groups, and cross-functional discussions, as appropriate.
• →Support organizational planning and priority-setting efforts across the COO's portfolio and partner divisions.

Project Briefing and Advisory Support

• →Lead complex, high-profile projects and initiatives that span multiple departments, business functions, and external stakeholders.
• →Partner with the Deputy COO and other executive leadership to develop strategies, solve organizational challenges, and advance enterprise-wide objectives.
• →Provide leadership and oversight for cross-functional workstreams, ensuring stakeholders remain aligned and informed throughout project lifecycles.
• →Develop recommendations, analyses, and implementation plans related to operational effectiveness, organizational performance, and strategic initiatives.
• →Advise and support the Asset Management division and other departments on significant organizational priorities and special projects.
• →Partner with the COO, CFO, and executive leadership to support development of EDC's annual management budget, OMB capital and expense plans, and other strategic planning efforts.

Major Initiatives & Executive Priorities

• →In partnership with the Deputy COO, Lead strategic initiatives related to technology modernization, data infrastructure, organizational effectiveness, and operational improvement.
• →Drive coordination and execution of major property development initiatives, ensuring alignment among project teams, operational stakeholders, City Hall, and external partners.
• →Manage high-priority City Hall initiatives and executive requests by coordinating internal stakeholders, tracking commitments, and ensuring timely responses and outcomes.
• →Conduct and oversee complex research, analysis, and strategic assessments to inform executive decision-making and organizational priorities.
• →Build and maintain strong relationships with City Hall, government agencies, community partners, and other external stakeholders.
• →Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree in business, public administration, public policy, urban planning, real estate, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in project management, strategy, operations, economic development, real estate, government, consulting, or a related field.
• Effective project management and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, multiple internal and external stakeholders, and workstreams simultaneously.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information, identify key issues, and develop clear recommendations.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to develop executive-level presentations, briefings, and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across departments, functions, and levels of an organization.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential matters.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Experience working with senior executives, government stakeholders, or public-sector organizations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• New York City residency is required within 180 days of hire.