Smart Cities Infrastructure Project Manager

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Smart Infrastructure Project Manager will support the City’s SmartCityPHL initiative and work closely with leadership from the MDO and several other agencies across the City. The Smart Infrastructure Project Manager will support implementation of new technologies and innovation techniques to improve City operations and services. The work will involve identifying, developing, and implementing pilot programs in coordination with operating infrastructure entities, focusing primarily on projects relating to mobility and right-of-way management. This role will work directly with City agencies, embedded IT staff, and external infrastructure agencies to establish business cases for deployment of leading edge technologies and to promote innovation consulting work both internally and external to City Government. It will also support grant writing and administration focused on federal and state infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Digital and Physical Infrastructure Expertise.
• Basic understanding of principles of multimodal transportation systems
• Basic understanding of IT architecture and support systems
• Basic understanding of APIs and field deployment of physical hardware
• Technology and Data Analysis Expertise
• Ability to analyze situational information, constraints, or data and present findings in written reports, visual and verbal communication.
• Basic knowledge of software engineering and data science principles
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, ArcGIS, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Willingness and ability to learn and interpret other analytical and design software as required.
• Ability to read and review computer code and system architecture diagrams.
• Ability to develop deeper expertise in a technically complex subject to support the development for a technical solution.
• Project Management
• Ability to execute the scope of the overall project within City’s policy and procedures.
• Ability to create and meet project plans, timelines, and monitor progress via reporting and status updates.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with the broad landscape of smart city work in municipal government.
• Experience managing projects using modern project management tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of institutional procurement, contracting, and budgeting.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or industry recognized certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing the implementation, evaluation, and scale-up of technology pilots, with a focus on those that improve the operations of City-owned infrastructure
• Coordinating the activities of City Department and partner agencies as they implement internal and public facing pilot programs and engage communities about the work
• Identifying funding opportunities that support the City’s digital infrastructure development as well as leading or assisting with the grant writing and application processes for infrastructure projects
• Collaborating with the Department of Streets, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Water Department, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, DVRPC, and other infrastructure agencies
• Representing SmartCityPHL and MDO among internal and public stakeholders in the development and implementation of strategies related to infrastructure and infrastructure driven service delivery.
• Coordinating with the Law Department and Risk Management to advise cabinet officials and department executives on best practices regarding privacy, security and liability with respect to technology deployments which leverage City infrastructure.

Benefits

• Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility
• Tuition Discounts and Scholarships (10% to 40% savings)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED