Senior IT Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex transportation technology projects.
• Establish goals and implement strategies, timelines, and budgets.
• Provide guidance on methods for executing program implementations.
• Evaluate complex analyses conducted by consultants or other agencies.
• Develop technical recommendations for decision-makers.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of new technologies with existing systems, both within and outside the agency.
• Procure and manage all necessary consultant services following company procedure.
• Cookordination, direct and monitor the work of consultants and contracted engineers.
• Track and manage contractor activity to successful completion.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control, as appropriate.
• Provide frequent updates on project status to all stakeholders within the project, program, or steering committee.
• Ensure effective upward communication and client engagement.
• Complete projects in a professional manner, meeting budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
• Ensure satisfactory transfer of control upon project completion.
• Complete project closeout in a timely manner and prepare end of project report.

Requirements

• Six or more years of professional experience in IT project management or a related field, including:
• Managing the implementation of technology projects.
• Organizing, presenting, facilitating, and negotiating with diverse stakeholders and user groups.
• Quality assurance and coordinating with staff and contractors engaged in program development, procurement, and implementation of equipment and systems.
• Managing complex projects from planning phase through implementation, including contract administration and oversight.

Knowledge Requirements

• Project management techniques encompassing all phases of a project life cycle including risk identification, scope, schedule, communication plans, and budget.
• Vendor management, including contract development and review, performance management, and financial management.
• Understanding of technology concepts and information technology terms.
• Contract and budget administration.

Skills Requirements

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transit’s core values in support of the organization’s vision and mission.
• Inspiring team commitment, pride, and trust while promoting cooperation and motivating members to achieve shared goals.
• Demonstrating courtesy, sensitivity, and respect in all interactions.
• Organizing and managing short, mid-range, and long-term projects.
• Analyzing data and integrating new technologies.
• Proficiency in PC-based computer operation and software utilization such as MS Office, email, and scheduling applications.
• Effective communication, facilitation, and interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, leadership, teamwork, management, planning, problem-solving, negotiating, influencing, and budgeting.
• Technical and non-technical written and verbal presentation and communication for small and large groups of stakeholders.
• Procuring and managing engineering and architectural services consultants.
• Scope preparation with comprehensive budget estimates for proposals requiring hardware and software.
• Managing multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively.
• Influencing others to achieve business goals.
• Analyzing and managing budgets and other financial matters.
• Understanding new technology options and continuous learning.
• Maintaining objectivity.

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• Project Management Certification.
• Transit industry or public sector experience.
• Knowledge of transit business and policies related to passenger information systems and customer service practices.
• Use of client/service technology.
• Familiarity with public agency policies and procedures.