Project Manager II

INIT Innovations in Transportation•Chesapeake, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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

Benefits

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