Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

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:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of 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