Project Manager of Finance Operations & Analytics at CityOfNewYork

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) seeks a Project Manager of Finance Operations & Analytics within the Office of the CFO. This role performs highly responsible, complex, and specialized scientific and analytical work, requiring wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making. Under the general direction of the Senior Project Director, and supporting the CFO and Deputy CFO, the Project Manager will direct and guide major research and analytical activities, develop and evaluate methodologies for financial and operational analysis, and conduct advanced investigations across multiple fiscal and administrative systems. The role leads high-impact projects involving forecasting, compliance, workflow evaluation, systems analysis, and operational performance improvement across the agency. The Project Manager will design, manage, and interpret research studies that analyze fiscal operations, procurement processes, and finance-system performance; evaluate and refine analytical procedures and data collection methods; and prepare scientific and technical reports presenting findings to senior leadership and external oversight entities. Work includes coordinating analytical research across units, ensuring adherence to scientific standards, and providing expert guidance to teams conducting financial, operational, and administrative analysis. Responsibilities include managing cross-functional projects; Developing performance-measurement methodologies; Creating dashboards and early-warning systems; Conducting risk identification and discrepancy investigations; Maintaining rigorous documentation of analytical processes. The Project Manager will also develop standardized procedures, manuals, and quality assurance tools to improve agency-wide operations. The role requires mastery of advanced analytical techniques, strong project leadership, and the ability to synthesize complex system-wide data into clear, actionable recommendations that support agency decision-making, policy development, and compliance obligations. CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744