Engineering Technology Manager

Port Authority of NY & NJNew York, New York

$100,256 - $160,394 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Director

Remote

Hybrid remote

Compensation

$100,256-$160,394/year

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Career Development

Job Description

Description

Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

About the Role

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a bi-state agency operating critical transportation infrastructure across the NY/NJ region. The Engineering Department is seeking a Engineering Technology Manager to lead the implementation and optimization of digital tools that enhance project delivery, operational efficiency, and decision-making.

The Engineering Technology Manager plays a strategic and technical role within the Engineering Department’s Digital Solutions team, driving innovation and continuous improvement through the implementation, optimization, and governance of enterprise technology systems. This role integrates engineering expertise, enterprise IT, data analytics, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation) to enhance project delivery, operational efficiency, and decision-making across the agency. Operating with a high degree of independence, the position serves as a cross-functional leader, collaborating with Engineering, Technology (TEC), Operations, and external partners to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

Technology Operations & Infrastructure

Oversee engineering-related IT systems, including cloud platforms, servers, storage, and field technologies.
Ensure system performance, reliability, and cybersecurity compliance in coordination with Technology (TEC).

Budget, Vendor & Governance Oversight

Support technology budgeting, vendor selection, contract management, and cost optimization.
Lead software governance, compliance processes, and documentation (SOPs, standards).

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Lead cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, IT, Operations, and external partners.
Supervise technical staff/consultants and support training, change management, and user adoption.

Enterprise Systems & Data Management

Manage lifecycle, integration, and governance of engineering platforms (e.g., Autodesk, Bentley, ERP, document management systems).
Oversee system architecture, interoperability, and data flow across platforms.
Develop and maintain data infrastructure, dashboards, and reporting tools to enable real-time, data-driven decision-making.
Establish standards for data quality, system governance, access control, and version management.

Digital Strategy & Innovation

Execute Engineering’s digital roadmap by aligning technology solutions with business objectives.
Identify and implement emerging technologies (AI/LLMs, automation, digital twins) to modernize engineering and construction workflows.
Drive continuous improvement through process digitization and workflow standardization.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
5 years of experience in digital solutions, engineering/construction technology, or enterprise systems.
Experience with engineering/construction platforms (Autodesk, GIS, Bentley, Bluebeam) and enterprise systems (Kahua, ERP, project controls, document management).
Experience supporting or leading enterprise technology implementations in a complex organization.
Knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud systems, cybersecurity, and system integration.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), data modeling, and data governance practices.
Familiarity with emerging technologies (AI/ML, automation, digital twins) and their application to infrastructure workflows.
Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills with experience driving cross-functional initiatives.

Selection Process

The application process varies byposition,buttypically includes an initialphoneinterview for qualified candidates, followed byamore in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s).Selected candidateswhoare made a conditional job offerwill beasked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements:

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and aprofessional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.Click herefor more information about benefits, our culture, and career developmentopportunities.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jerseyanticipatesthat the actual salary offered to asuccessful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities,and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $100,256Midpoint: $130,318Maximum: $160,394

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely amaximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authorityconducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be requiredonbusiness needs.

How to Apply:Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.About The Port Authority:Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected].The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.

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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

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