Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Req number:

R8061

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Onsite

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Senior Project Manager ready to take us to the next level! If you have extensive experience managing enterprise technology projects within the transit industry and possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex technology and Business Process Reengineering (BPR) initiatives for our client. The Senior Project Manager will oversee cross-functional teams through all phases of project planning and execution, including system selection, integration, data migration, QA/QC testing, training, and implementation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing enterprise technology projects within the transit industry and possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. This position will be a full-time contract role and onsite in Hyattsville, MD.

What You'll Do

• Oversee day-to-day management of Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and Information Technology projects

• Partner with sponsoring organizations to conduct needs assessments, scope definition, risk analyses, and process improvement initiatives

• Draft specifications, review proposals, define work plans, and monitor project deliverables and status

• Review project proposals and plans to determine timelines, funding requirements, staffing needs, and resource allocation

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams through project launch, system selection, integration, data migration, QA/QC testing, training, and implementation

• Apply project management best practices and methodologies appropriate to project scope and objectives

• Develop and manage project schedules utilizing Primavera Scheduler, MS Project, or similar project management tools

• Monitor contractor and project personnel status reports and adjust plans or schedules as needed

• Prepare detailed project reports for management, stakeholders, and clients

• Provide technical guidance to project teams and resolve project-related issues

• Perform power system engineering and deployment management activities

• Manage software quality assurance testing, issue tracking, correction, and verification processes

• Maintain documentation and databases related to software defects and resolutions

• Assign responsibilities and establish accountability across project team members

• Conduct project meetings with contractors and stakeholders to track progress and communicate action items

• Resolve issues proactively to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget

• Conduct post-project evaluations and implement lessons learned for continuous improvement

• Maintain a long-term strategic outlook for systems and technologies under management

• Manage project risks, revise plans when necessary, and communicate changes effectively

• Maintain strong relationships with project sponsors to ensure stakeholder alignment and support

• Prepare and evaluate proposals and solicitations

What You'll Need

Required:

• 7+ years of experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and consulting experience

• Recent, verifiable experience supporting transit industry projects

• Demonstrated knowledge of voice, data, and power systems

• Proven success managing large-scale enterprise system implementation projects

• Experience with current information technologies and/or SPA initiatives

• Experience designing low- and high-voltage AC/DC power systems

• Formal project management training and experience in estimating, cost management, schedule management, and variance reporting

• Expertise with project management tools such as Primavera Scheduler and Microsoft Project

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Experience managing technology product evaluations and complex enterprise system reengineering initiatives

• Familiarity with Internet access, email, and web hosting technologies

Preferred:

• Experience leading technology-driven projects within large public sector or transportation organizations

• Knowledge of systems integration, data conversion, and enterprise application deployment

• Experience managing software quality assurance and testing programs

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar project management credential

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional movement throughout the office and project locations

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor, etc.

• Ability to participate in onsite meetings and coordinate project activities across multiple stakeholders

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Reasonable accommodation statement

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

$60 - $65 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.