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Senior Program Coordinator - SPPM

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Dec 4, 2021

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Job Details

Metro is seeking to fill various positions within the Office of Capital Program Management (OCPM). Through these positions, staff will collaborate across Metro to identify and verify capital needs. If selected, you will have to opportunity to develop public facing and executive level presentations and documents on capital projects and programs within Metro's portfolio.

The candidates will:
  • Play a key role in the annual capital planning process for a select group of investment types
  • Meet with stakeholders across the organization to discuss capital investment needs and potential gaps
  • Contribute to key documents to communicate the results of the capital programming process
  • Facilitate the effective flow of capital program communication during the annual capital planning process

Interested candidatesshould be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Ideal candidates should have project management experience, in addition to experience analyzing complex projects. Familiarity with capital program management and other capital asset infrastructure activities (at the state, local or federal levels), such as programming, planning, and budgeting would be an advantage.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Management, Business or Public Administration or a related field

Experience
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in project management and/or asset management lifecycle planning, progressively analyzing and coordinating business improvement projects in a large-scale organization.
  • Experience at developing interactive and dynamic presentations

Certification/Licensure
  • N/A

Preferred
  • Microsoft Project, Primavera, Clarity, Power BI, and SharePoint.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary

The incumbent provides strategic support, guidance and management for a broad range of projects to include program and policy assignments pertinent to the mission of the Authority and departmental goals. The Senior Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting the management team in program planning and development activities that include policy development, technical quantitative/qualitative analysis, project costing and forecasting, and impact assessments. The incumbent supervises and performs capital and operational data management and research.

Additionally, the incumbent works with cross-functional stakeholders to identify needs requirements and develop business cases. The Senior Program Coordinator delivers project and program presentations to executive and senior staff. Performs or participates in risk management and communications and change management planning. Acts as a liaison for both internal and external entities on Authority-wide highly complex multi-discipline projects and programs.

Essential Functions
  • Coordinates and implements best practices for the enterprise asset management program implementation which includes conducting research and drafting processes and reports. Assists in the drafting of policies and the creation and maintenance of comprehensive departmental/ interdepartmental documentation.
  • Responds promptly and effectively to requests for research and information; communicates with departmental staff to gather answers to inquiries as necessary.
  • Assists in defining project scopes and objectives by involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Conducts complex cost, budgetary, statistical analysis and develops forecasts, prepares cost benefit analysis, and tracks operational and capital budgets.
  • Develops and maintains dashboards, visualizations and graphics to supply audiences with understandable information.
  • Maintains and monitors project plans and project schedules. Organizes, attends and participates in stakeholder meetings. Documents and follows up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
  • Establishes and maintains tracking reports in support of business initiatives, such as trainings, capital program reporting, and communication campaigns related to capital planning a program management.
  • Works directly with the transit and business asset owners across the Authority to perform data analytics, establish monthly compliance reports and, risks and/or issues updates, including mitigation actions and resolution plans.
  • Supervises and/or guides subordinate or contract staff.
  • Interacts effectively with senior leadership to articulate issues and propose potential solutions.
  • Supports the program management processes of integration, scope, schedule, budget, quality, resources, communication, risk, and procurement.
  • Assists with project initiation, estimation, planning, requirements gathering, analysis and design, technical reviews, integration, implementation, operational turnover, and project closing.
  • Tracks and escalates action items, monitors project delivery and client satisfaction, and communicates with all appropriate levels of management including directors, general managers, managers, subject matter experts, and clients.
  • Provides data collection, analysis of data, presentations and reporting, database administration, project assessment, and creation and maintenance of templates, forms, and processes.

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Other Functions
  • Evaluates business processes, anticipates requirements, uncovers areas for improvement, and develops and implements solutions. Leads ongoing reviews of business processes and develops optimization strategies.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Skills and/or behavioral assessment
  • Personal interview
  • Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
  • Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
  • Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
  • Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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