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MBTA · 4 days ago

Manager of Project Resources and Access Planning

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

MBTA is committed to providing safe and reliable transportation services. The Manager of Project Resources and Access Planning will support the execution of Capital Delivery projects by coordinating resources and access planning, ensuring smooth operations in a resource-constrained environment.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Working in collaboration with CD Deputy chiefs and other CD staff, oversees and assists in the coordination of internal and 3rd party resources to support CD projects. This includes prioritization of CD projects when necessary to facilitate decisions on constrained resources

Working in collaboration with the CD Deputy chiefs and other CD staff oversees and assists in the coordination and optimization of ROW access to support CD projects. This includes prioritization of CD projects when necessary and identification of piggybacking opportunities to facilitate decisions on constrained ROW access availability

Working in collaboration with CD Deputy Chiefs and other CD staff, and in coordination with the Alternative Transportation Department, develops alternative transportation strategies that together with ROW access maximizes opportunities for CD project delivery

Other misc. tasks assigned by the Chief which may include:

Assist in the development and maintenance of Manuals and other documents that govern the practice of project delivery for the Capital Delivery Group

Assist in the setting of, collection of and reporting on CD Group performance metrics

Assisting CD Department management staff with escalations around projects, project compliance and resource needs. Adherence to MBTA processes

Collecting and interpreting data relative to project schedules and work plans.Upholds the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining an effective relationship with employees

Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned

Qualification

Resource planningCapital program experienceProject managementProcess managementData interpretationAnalytical skillsEffective communicationConflict resolutionTime managementCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related fields from an accredited institution

Five (5) years of experience in charge of executing business tasks for an institutional, technical or manufacturing organization

One (1) year of supervisory/lead experience

Effective organizational, analytical, confidentiality, multi-tasking, and time management skills

Strong process management experience, including communicating with employees, vendors, contractors, designers, elected officials, community leaders, and state and federal officials

Solid presentation and conflict resolution skills

Proven track record of collaboration, transparency, and effective communication

Demonstrated ability to work horizontally and vertically across organizational boundaries to resolve business or project challenges

Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program

Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role

Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences

Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce team (or supervise, if required)

Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers

Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies

Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection)

Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and / or medical Clinic screening, potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings

Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service

Preferred

Seven (7) years experience or more in charge of executing business tasks for an institutional, technical or manufacturing organization

Experience working for a public authority, similar to the MBTA, on Capital Program issues like project resources, property access and business management

Experience in project management and software tools (e.g. excel, E-builder, Asana etc.)

Benefits

Accrued paid sick leave

Monthly transportation pass

Company

MBTA

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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, often referred to as the MBTA or simply The T, is the public operator of most bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area.

Founded in 1964

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees