Business Operations Project Manager III - Public Transportation Division

Performs advanced and highly complex project management work. Leads complex and/or sensitive projects impacting organization, process, and technology. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. Plans, assigns, and/or leads the work of project team members. Serves in a lead role for other project managers in the unit. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties:

• Directs, develops, and evaluates documentation, review, and improvement of business processes.
• Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates plans to communicate and explain project status, direction, outcomes, and
  deliverables to stakeholders, interested groups, and team members.
• Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost
  estimates and projections.
• Reviews and analyzes project performance and objectives to determine opportunities for improvement across personnel,
  processes, and technology.
• Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.
• Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• May train other employees
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 6 years project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:
•    Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
•    May require certification as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or in one or more change management disciplines. 

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of

• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken
• Transportation funding programs
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Expert skill in

• Addressing changes in scope and budget
• Collecting and evaluating data and presenting to senior leadership
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Using computers and applicable computer software

Proficient skill in

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Ability to

• Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
• Identify project risks and gaps
• Establish project goals and objectives
• Manage project activities
• Prepare reports

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

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