Program Manager Supplemental Work

Keolis America•Somerville, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Driven by Purpose. Powered by People. At Keolis, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission — We Imagine, We Care, We Commit — is more than words. It’s how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance. You’ll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance. To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing transportation or transit-related infrastructure projects or programs.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site or program-level initiatives in a public-sector environment.
Knowledge of project delivery processes, including permitting, procurement, design development, construction oversight, cost control, and schedule management.
Familiarity with rail operating environments, safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
Strong program and project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk and issue management.
Ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including agency staff, operating partners, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear project documentation and executive-level briefings.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and prioritize tasks in a dynamic project delivery environment.
Working knowledge of ADA and regulatory requirements applicable to transit facilities, with demonstrated problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned MBTA Commuter Rail programs from planning through construction, testing, and final acceptance.
Develop and track program schedules, milestones, and cost forecasts in alignment with MBTA Capital Investment Plan requirements.
Coordinate design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities with MBTA departments, the Commuter Rail Operator, and external partners.
Support procurement activities, contractor oversight, and vendor performance to ensure compliance with MBTA standards, contracts, and safety requirements.
Coordinate construction phasing and work windows to minimize impacts to rail operations and customers.
Identify and manage program risks and issues; provide regular status reporting and executive-level updates to MBTA leadership.
Support operational readiness, including training coordination, system testing, and transition to revenue service.