Project Manager, Operations Special Projects

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: maybe About the role (description), Responsibilities (primary duties), Requirements, Qualifications? The posting includes Salary Range, Description, Requirements, Preferred (PMP), etc. Also mentions benefits link but not details. We should not create Benefits section unless actual benefits described; only a link to learn more about benefits, not actual benefits. So we omit Benefits. Pay section: we have salary range; we can include Pay section with that info. Schedule: mentions flexible hours early morning, late afternoon, evenings, weekends; we can include Schedule section. Also mention travel within region, etc maybe part of Responsibilities? But schedule is separate. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO, accessibility, etc. Also remove "Click here to learn more about our benefits!" maybe keep as link? It's a link but it's not substantive benefit detail; but it's a reference to benefits. Might be considered minor metadata; we could drop it. The instruction: remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, application instructions. The benefits link is not boilerplate but it's a call to action; maybe we keep as part of description? But we should not invent details. Could include a

with that link? It's not a substantive benefit; but it's part of posting. However they said "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Might be okay to include a short paragraph about benefits link under Description or separate? Probably better to incorporate into Description paragraph. We need to preserve all substantive information: salary range, description about role, responsibilities (primary duties list), requirements (list), preferred (PMP), maybe note about veterans outreach, etc. Also mention that Metra is railroad employer subject to Railroad Retirement Tax Act. Also mention that meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee interview. Also mention that veterans get outreach. Also mention that some positions require Enhanced Background Check. Also mention marijuana policy. Also mention Metra's commitment to accessibility. Also mention equal opportunity statement. Many of those are boilerplate EEO etc; we should remove EEO/equal-opportunity/accessibility statements? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. So we should remove the EEO statement, accessibility statement, veterans preference? Veterans preference is not EEO but maybe considered legal? It's a specific provision; might be considered substantive? It says "Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act." That's substantive about recruitment process; we could keep. However it's somewhat legal; but it's about veterans outreach; maybe keep as part of description or requirements? Could be included in a short paragraph. We also need to not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual salary range, so Pay section is valid. Schedule: we have flexible hours early morning, late afternoon, evenings, weekends. That's specific enough for Schedule section. Responsibilities: we have primary duties list (bulleted). We'll put those in

• . Requirements: list of requirements (bulleted). We'll put those. Qualifications: maybe we can combine Requirements and Qualifications? The posting has Requirements section and Preferred (PMP). Could treat Requirements as required qualifications, and Preferred as preferred qualifications. We could have a Requirements section and a Qualifications section for preferred? But instruction: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Requirements and Preferred into one Requirements section with sub-bullets? But we need to follow headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can choose which to include. We have description (About the role). We have responsibilities. We have requirements (required). We have preferred (maybe Qualifications). We have Pay. We have Schedule. We could omit Skills unless we have specific skills listed; we have many skills like data analysis, project management, etc. Those could go under Skills. But we already have them in Requirements; maybe better to put them under Skills and keep Requirements for education/experience. However instruction: prefer few substantive sections; we could have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (including education, experience, skills), Pay, Schedule. That's 5 sections. That seems fine. We need to not repeat job title. We'll output:

  About the role

  ... description paragraph(s) ...

  Responsibilities

  • ... each duty ...

  Requirements

  • ... each requirement ...

  Pay

  Salary range: $85,035.00 - $127,553.00. The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications; those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the range.

  Schedule

  Flexible hours required, including early morning, late afternoon, evenings, and weekends.

  We might also include note about travel within region, ability to operate vehicle, etc. Those could be part of Requirements. We'll include them in Requirements list. We need to preserve all substantive information: include veterans outreach, background check, marijuana policy, railroad employer statement, accessibility statement? Those are legal/EEO; we should remove EEO etc. But veterans outreach maybe keep as part of About the role or Requirements? It's about recruitment process; maybe include in About the role paragraph. Also mention that Metra is a railroad employer subject to Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not Social Security Administration. That's substantive; keep. Also mention that meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee interview. That's also substantive; keep. Also mention that some positions require Enhanced Background Check. Keep. Also mention marijuana policy. Keep. Also mention Metra's commitment to accessibility (contact email). That's also substantive but maybe considered boilerplate? It's about accommodation; could keep. We need to avoid duplication. We'll incorporate these notes into About the role paragraph(s) or maybe a separate section like "Additional Information". But we don't have a heading for that; we could add a

  Additional Information

  but not in allowed headings list? The allowed headings list includes About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should not create other headings. So we must fit extra info into existing sections. Could put them in About the role paragraph after description. Thus About the role will be a longer paragraph covering Metra overview, role purpose, veterans outreach, background check, marijuana policy, railroad employer, accessibility, guarantee note. We must not invent or summarize away detail; we need to preserve all substantive info. So we need to include each piece exactly or paraphrased but not lose meaning. We'll try to include all. Let's list substantive info from posting: - Salary Range $85,035.00 - $127,553.00; final salary depends on qualifications; those with 8+ years experience can expect offers up to midpoint. - Description: Metra is one of largest commuter rail systems, serving counties, linking communities, safe reliable efficient service. Deputy Executive Director Operations oversees rail operations, provides direction to chiefs of Engineering, Mechanical, Transportation, Training and Certification, Operations Training. Also oversight to contract carriers BNSF and Union Pacific. Under direction of Deputy Executive Director Operations, the Project Manager, Operations, Special Projects leads and coordinates critical operational initiatives, including Metra's Capital Assets Remediation Program and other strategically important non-routine projects. Serves as key Operations liaison, providing project leadership, cross-functional coordination, operational support related to capital asset reconciliation, procedure development, physical asset inventory activities. Responsible for facilitating issue resolution, escalating matters, identifying and engaging necessary operational stakeholders to support objectives, maintain timelines, achieve outcomes. Requires demonstrated project management expertise, strategic and analytical thinking, sound judgment, effective problem-solving, ability to work collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders professionally results-oriented. - Primary duties list: * Facilitate alignment and collaboration between Operations (Engineering, Mechanical, Fleet Maintenance, Transit Asset Management) and Audit remediation team throughout remediation effort. * Coordinate collection of documentation, data, info requests required for capital asset recalculation activities; work closely with Engineering pertaining to Bridges, Communications Equipment, Track and Signal Infrastructure and Equipment, field Office Buildings, Maintenance Shops, Coach Yards, Stations, Rolling-stock (locomotives and passenger rail cars), Shop Equipment and Work Equipment, rubber tire vehicles. * Participate in key project meetings to receive status updates, contribute to issue resolution, provide operational insight and guidance. * Provide operational knowledge and perspective related to capital asset acquisition, reporting, tracking, monitoring, associated business processes. * Assist in reviewing proposed financial and accounting processes that may impact Operations. * Escalate issues requiring senior management attention and help identify appropriate operational stakeholders needed to support project objectives and timelines. * Coordinate team’s day-to-day activities, assign tasks/projects and monitor performance, provide guidance and training, but is not a supervisor. * Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. * Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. * This position is subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. * Perform other related duties as assigned to meet ongoing needs of the organization. - Requirements: * Bachelor's Degree in Business, Project Management, Transportation, Public Administration or related field required; equivalent experience may substitute. * In addition to #1, have Project Manager certification and/or Project Management experience. * Must have four (4) years of Operations experience. * Strong understanding of Operations functions, including Mechanical, Engineering, asset maintenance, overhaul, and replacement processes. * Ability to influence and drive action across operational teams, with either decision-making authority or direct access to leadership to support decision-making, issue resolution, and project execution. * Familiarity with capital projects, asset life-cycle management, and operational reporting processes. * Proficiency in data analysis and ability to use data-driven insights to inform decision-making. * Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. * Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time. * Hearing/Visual acuity, far/near, depth perception, field of vision, color vision. * Must be able to operate a vehicle. * Must be willing to travel within Metra’s 6-county region. * Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends. - Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. - Additional notes: * Qualified veterans who meet minimum requirements will receive outreach during recruitment per Federal and State laws, including Illinois Veterans Preference Act. * Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee interview or job offer; most qualified candidate selected. * Some positions require Enhanced Background Check due to nature of role; may include additional criminal history, employment and education verification, credential validation, other legally permissible checks; all screenings comply with laws and require candidate authorization. * Regardless of state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in bodies, including synthetic/non-synthetic substances such as THC, for any reason for preemployment screening, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles. * Metra is committed to ensuring career website and recruiting process accessible; if difficulties, contact RAC@Metrarr.com. * Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to protected categories, assuming individual can perform essential functions with or without accommodation). This is EEO boilerplate; we should remove. * Metra is a railroad employer subject to provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration. We need to remove EEO statement. Also remove "Metra