CAI

Job ID Number

R5518

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Hybrid

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Lead Project Manager ready to take us to the next level! If you have 8+ years of experience as a full-cycle Project Manager with a focus in Transportation Applications and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Project Manager to spearhead a team of IT project professionals. This full-time role involves reviewing, assessing, and remediating issues across various initiatives within the IT portfolio, including the Better Bus Network Redesign, Trapeze to HASTUS Migration, Fleet Technology Optimization, Railcar-to-everything communication, Access Services Technology Optimization, Tap-n-Go, and Exadata migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. This position will be a full-time contract and hybrid.

What You'll Do

• Program Leadership and Strategy:
  • Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain program roadmaps, outlining project dependencies, timelines, and resource allocation
  • Align program goals with business objectives to ensure projects contribute to the overall strategic vision
  • Provide strategic guidance and decision-making throughout the program lifecycle
• Project Management:
  • Oversee multiple application development projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards
  • Develop and manage project plans, including defining project scope, goals, and deliverables
  • Coordinate project activities, resources, and schedules
  • Monitor project progress, identify and resolve issues, and escalate risks as necessary
  • Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness
• Team Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and other departments
  • Manage vendor relationships and ensure performance meets expectations
  • Promote best practices and process improvements within the application development team
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior management, business users, and technical teams
  • Communicate program status, progress, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their satisfaction with program outcomes
  • Act as a liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring business needs are translated into effective technical solutions
• Risk and Change Management:
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans as needed
  • Manage program changes, ensuring proper evaluation, approval, and implementation
  • Implement effective change management processes to minimize disruption
• Quality and Compliance:
  • Ensure application development projects adhere to quality standards, best practices, and regulations
  • Oversee testing and quality assurance processes to ensure deliverables meet functional and technical requirements
  • Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the development team

What You'll Need

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience managing complex application development programs
• Proven track record of successfully delivering multiple projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Extensive experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum)
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and working with diverse stakeholders
• Familiarity with various programming languages, databases, and operating systems
• Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system integration
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred
• Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC))

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

The pay range for this position is $75 - $100 per hour (USD). Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave as provided by applicable law.

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

CAI is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based on valid job requirements, including hiring, promotion, and compensation. Harassment and retaliation are prohibited.