Senior Project Manager

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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