STV · 18 hours ago
Vehicle Engineering Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $206K/yr
12+ years expSTV Group is seeking an experienced Vehicle Engineering Project Manager to join their Vehicles/Systems Engineering team in Los Angeles, California. This role involves supporting clients in the procurement, delivery, and support of next-generation transit vehicles, while managing project scope, schedule, and budget.
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Responsibilities
Lead key client relationships and manage day-to-day project activities related to the procurement of rail vehicle fleets
Coordinate internal resources to ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-effective execution of project tasks
Manage project scope, schedule, and budget in accordance with STV and client requirements
Prepare internal and external project correspondence and documentation
Track open action items, assign tasks to team members, monitor progress, and participate in client and project team meetings
Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, logs, reports, and tracking tools
Identify, document, and monitor project risks and issues, including mitigation strategies
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal staff, clients, contractors, and other external stakeholders
Maintain required project management records in compliance with STV and client standards
Identify efficiencies and recommend process improvements to enhance value and reduce costs
Participate in client, manufacturer, and contractor site visits as required
Qualification
Required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams
Solid understanding of passenger rail vehicles and major vehicle subsystems
Minimum of 12 years of industry experience
At least 5 years of recent experience in a project management role supporting a transit or passenger rail agency, rail vehicle manufacturer, or major vehicle subsystem supplier
Demonstrated ability to meet client needs and operate independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work on fast-paced, large, multi-disciplinary rail projects requiring creative thinking and innovative problem-solving
Willingness to travel up to 25%, primarily for short-duration or same-day client site visits
Preferred
Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited four-year program in engineering or a related field is preferred
Engineering background and hands-on engineering experience are desirable but not required
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to support a wide range of project management and technical activities
Benefits
Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
Company
STV
STV offers professional services for the infrastructure that powers our lives.
1001-5000 employees
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