NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Manager, Asset Planning
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$99K/yr - $160K/yr
6+ years expThe Metropolitan Council is the regional government for the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and they are seeking a Manager for Asset Planning and Reporting. This role involves leading the asset planning unit, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with FTA regulations while collaborating with various internal stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Effectively manage direct report staff, with overall responsibility for the day-to-day execution of Asset Management’s asset planning and reporting work program
In alignment with agency, department, and team goals and work plans, manage team performance: set clear expectations and accountability, develop work plans and goals, manage progress, remove barriers, coach for desired results, and clearly communicate feedback to develop and retain staff and achieve work unit goals
Develop positive coaching relationships, maintain ongoing communication, and meet regularly with direct report staff to provide support and oversight for tasks, remove barriers to progress, and ensure accountability for program goals
Partner with peer business units to coordinate work needs, assess requirements, recommend solutions, and design work efforts
Meet regularly with Director to report progress and barriers, and define strategies to overcoming these barriers
Lead the business activities of the Asset Management asset planning unit, providing management and oversight to individual contributors performing the following work activities
FTA Transit Asset Management compliance activities, including annual NTD reporting and TAM plan updates
Best practice asset management planning documentation e.g. CSAMP and AMPs
Annual updates and improvements to 30-year capital needs projections
Periodic updates to bus and rail fleet management plans
Asset management performance monitoring and reporting
Provide strategic and tactical leadership and advice on asset planning within Metro Transit as part of MT Asset Management leadership team
In consultation with department leadership, client departments and other internal partners, develop and implement strategic plans and roadmaps to support asset planning initiatives to meet agency business needs
Stay informed about the vendor marketplace for solutions and opportunities that may benefit Asset Management’s core functions
Represent Asset Management in cross-functional planning initiatives including strategic planning, sustainability efforts, etc
Procurement, Vendor Management & Governance: Conduct procurements for professional services and govern process according to business needs; maintain constructive working relationships with vendors
Manage vendor relationships for key agency asset management professional services contracts
Lead procurement and governance processes for professional services
Asset Management leadership: Contribute to establishing and achieving department-wide objectives
Facilitate department strategic planning and goalsetting efforts
Participate in developing and adhering to department budgets
Coordinate internal tracking of progress towards department goals
Develop work plans for agency-wide projects, including identifying opportunities to collaborate across departments
Develop budget and staffing recommendations for related programs and divisions as needed
Qualification
Required
Any of the following combinations of education and progressively responsible experience in capital planning, asset planning, public policy, or a related field—including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience:
High school diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory role
Associate degree and eight (8) years of experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory role
Bachelor's degree or higher and six (6) years of experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory role
Knowledge of asset management policies and best practices
Knowledge of principles and practices of project management, process management and continuous improvement methodologies and tools
Knowledge of strategic and business planning and organization
Knowledge of FTA Transit Asset Management requirements
Knowledge of performance measurement and practices related to goal and target setting
Effective written and verbal communication
Collaboration and facilitation
Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
Translate ideas into actionable steps, breaking down ‘visions' into strategies and deliverables
Project and personnel management, including budget and schedule development, scoping and performance review
Lead, manage, prioritize, and deploy direct report staff resources, effectively delegating and addressing necessary issues to accomplish work unit and agency goals
Effectively facilitate meetings and conversations to elicit varied perspectives and build consensus
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant Council stakeholders
Preferred
Experience preferred in transit asset management programming
Benefits
Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance
Well@Work clinic
Bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
Parking at many job locations
Fitness centers at many job locations
Employee Assistance Program
Extensive health and wellness programs and resources
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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