Assistant Director Project Management (OMNY)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • New York, NY

103d • $113,944 - $148,265 • Remote

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Project Management is responsible for managing OMNY services related project and task delivery within the OMNY Service business unit in the MTA Construction and Development (C&D) Delivery Department. This position is responsible for project management activities that ensure project delivery is safe, efficient, on schedule, within budget, and per project documents, contractual requirements, and relevant policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. This position involves providing support across multiple areas of the department. This means you'll be contributing to various functions and projects to ensure overall departmental success and cohesion. The various functions and projects will fall into the areas described here: Service Assurance, Technical Assurance, and Business Assurance. The Assistant Director of Project Management monitors project status, mitigates risk, and resolves project issues, consulting with and providing recommendations to senior management for critical issue resolution. This position coordinates project delivery activities with C&D and operating agency personnel and manages staff, contractors, consultants, and agency forces in the safe and efficient execution of OMNY services related projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, Payments, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years in the management of complex programs/projects or a supervisory role in a large, multi-faceted organization.
• PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
• Focus and ability to deliver results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements.
• Excellent team building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Experience with audits, dashboards, development & reconciliation of operating budgets, KPIs, reports, SAP, and SQL SMEs desired.
• Proficient computer skills (i.e., Windows environment, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) and strong business administrative skills (i.e., presentations, report and letter writing, time management, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with audits, dashboards, development & reconciliation of operating budgets, KPIs, reports, SAP, and SQL SMEs desired.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage and mentor staff to deliver complex OMNY services projects.
• Coordinate project activities through project close-out.
• Monitor project performance against established baselines and pursue opportunities for improved performance.
• Identify project issues and risks and ensure timely resolution and mitigation.
• Recommend solutions to senior management for the resolution of critical issues.
• Manage project activities to minimize the impact on agency operations and the public.
• Coordinate project activities with the OMNY services business unit team and as needed the OMNY Delivery project team, C&D staff, contractors, consultants, MTA operating agency staff, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with MTA operating agency staff to ensure necessary actions, approvals, and resources are in place to support project delivery.
• Ensure project activities follow established requirements and adhere to all relevant standards, guidelines, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that safety and quality are an integral part of project operations.
• Manage the preparation and monitor implementation of project plans, quality plans, and work plans.
• Manage project documentation to ensure quality, completeness, and accuracy.
• Manage and monitor progress against project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Development and Contracts throughout the project life cycle.
• Review and approve contract invoices and other project charges based on established procedures.
• Manage comprehensive project document control and retention.
• Manage the preparation of reports, presentations, research, and studies.
• Manage the presentation of project reporting and coordination of audit/inquiry responses for MTA and external oversight bodies.
• Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Benefits

• Eligible for telework, currently one day per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees