Sprint Team Leader

Job overview

The Sprint Team Leader role is onsite in New York, NY, with the posting noting possible eligibility for remote work up to two days per week under the City’s Remote Work Pilot Program. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the New York City Department of City Planning’s Sprint Team and its work to advance affordable housing applications through review. The leader supervises project managers and coordinates application workflows to reduce avoidable delays while preserving technical, zoning, and public review requirements. The role contributes to timely, transparent land-use review and the City’s housing production goals.

What you'll do

• Supervise project managers assigned to one or more boroughs
• oversee application assignments and team capacity
• monitor review milestones and deadlines
• assist with application review comments
• identify schedule risks
• serve as an escalation point
• coordinate with borough offices, review divisions, applicants, and senior management
• support staff development, quality control, reporting, and workflow management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sprint team leader

city of new york

new york ny

city planning

land use applications

affordable housing

project management

team supervision

milestone tracking

zoning review

civil service eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The Department describes meaningful public-service work, collaboration, creativity, and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

Applicants must have permanent City Planner civil service status, be reachable on the City Planner active list (exam #5045), or serve in a comparable civil service title.

About the employer

City of New York is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.