Project Manager II

INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc. is an established industry leader of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for Public Transit. As an international organization that develops advanced Fleet Management and Fare Collection Systems, INITs complex technology solutions involve a wide range of high-tech soft- and hardware and third-party integrations. INITs German-engineered products enabling passengers to conveniently ride Public Transit have been deployed on more than 100,000 vehicles, wayside, and platforms worldwide. 

With our successes and continued growth, we are looking for a highly motivated, customer-centric Project Manager to join our Project Management Team to help manage and deliver projects in our North America region. As a Project Manager II, you will play a pivotal role in managing high-profile, complex projects that positively impact the INIT organization and our customers. 

This position is available in either our office in Seattle, WA or Chesapeake, VA and reports to the Director of Project Management . 

Key Responsibilities: 

Project Management: 

• Manage and successfully close complex, multi-disciplinary transit technology projects with globally dispersed teams and business organizations 

• Utilize your extensive project management experience to ensure projects are delivered against scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives 

• Successfully develop work breakdown structures to build and routinely maintain and publish detailed project schedules and forecast reporting using modern schedule software tools 

• Define and develop a written project management, change management, cost management, and risk management plans and maintain with the customer throughout the project lifecycle 

• Possess a commanding understanding of the contractual scope including commercial terms and technical requirements 

• Provide effective and detailed routine weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress and risk reports to all affected stakeholders 

Leadership: 

• Establish and maintain robust working relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders 

• Communicate and influence effectively with senior leadership, technical and cross-discipline stakeholders, partners, and customers 

• Motivate, mentor, and manage geographically dispersed project teams to establish and maintain a sense of unity, ownership, and teamwork to ensure alignment with INIT values and the projects strategic goals 

• Facilitate and lead influential and effective communication with senior leadership, business units, partner organizations, project teams, technical and cross-discipline stakeholders, and customers 

• Critical thinking, collaboration, and innovative problem solving with the capacity to make decisions and motivate team to deliver timely performance necessary for the success of the project and organization 

• Manage suppliers and partners from selection, contract negotiations and execution, scope and performance management, and budget 

Travel: 

• Some domestic travel is required to customer sites and the INIT North America office in Chesapeake, VA to support emerging demands of a project, needs of project teams and customers, and organizational events 

• Some international travel is required including to our offices in Germany to facilitate the communication and delivery of the project and develop inter-department or organizational initiatives 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent related field 

• Minimum seven years of work experience of which five years include managing progressively more complex intelligent information systems and IT projects in applications, infrastructure, and integration 

• Independent, driven self-starter able to thrive in a challenging, demanding and rapidly changing environment without direct supervision 

• Demonstrated project management skills against the project management knowledge areas proven in all phases of the project lifecycle 

• Successful history of managing multiple, simultaneous projects while adhering to critical milestones in a documented, organized, and repeatable manner 

• Experience deploying large complex systems with a demonstrated ability to manage large technical projects in a team environment 

• Experience in project management lifecycles and advanced working knowledge of corresponding tools such as issue tracking, configuration management , requirements management, and project management systems

• Exceptional communication, relational, and interpersonal communication and interaction abilities to build robust, collaborative, and effective professional relationships 

• Effective skill in moderating communication based on the needs of stakeholders in written and verbal mediums for both technical and non-technical audiences, from individual project contributors, business units, and senior leadership to customers and end-users 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 

• Hobbyist and tinkering aptitude 

• Track record in continuous improvement and standard operating procedures 

• Experience working in transit industry or adjacent field 

• Experience in cybersecurity and IT security 

• Experience working with Cloud technologies and platforms 

• Two or more years of experience in contract management 

• Equivalent education and experience may substitute for minimum qualifications 

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 -$115,000, based on job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and location.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Competitive paid time off, starting with 15 days of vacation, increasing with tenure, plus 11 paid holidays, a personal day, and a community service day
• 6 paid sick days annually
• Paid parental leave
• 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance for employees, with generous dependent coverage contributions
• 401(k) with company match (currently dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of salary)
• Company-paid life insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, and limited FSA options) with employer contributions for eligible medical plans
• Annual benefit allowance for optional employee benefits
• Continuing education assistance and support for professional development
• Optional benefits include accident insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, adoption assistance, education assistance, and student loan repayment assistance

Why INIT? 

The knowledge, eagerness, and commitment that our employees contribute are the basis for INIT’s success. Together we are an outstanding team enjoying competitive and challenging work. At INIT, you are encouraged to be creative and collaborative, think critically to identify solutions and encouraged to implement your own ideas. An individual’s sense of ownership compliments the positive experience of our teams and the overall joy of success. INIT honors excellent performance by offering a share in the company’s success. 

The corporate culture at INIT encourages every employee to act responsibly, demonstrate integrity and fairness, and treat everyone with respect. The underlying principles are specified in our ethical guidelines, and provide the basis for our business and social activities. 

At INIT, we are convinced that personal development and success are the result of having the space and autonomy to implement ideas and take responsibility. We create opportunities for employees to be challenged and grow with their accomplishments. At the same time, we offer flexible working hours and many additional benefits. 

INIT strongly promotes and work-life balance that ensures the health and success of our employees both in the office and at home. Our way of communicating with each other is shaped by a friendly and informal tone, and by professional exchange. 

INIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

To learn more, please visit our Careers page on our website at  

Experience

Required

• 7 year(s): Minimum seven years of work experience of which five years include managing progressively more complex intelligent information systems and IT projects in applications, infrastructure, and integration

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field
• Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field
• Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field

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