NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
SENIOR DIRECTOR, SPECIAL PROJECTS (PERCENT FOR ART PROJECT DELIVERY)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$141K/yr - $212K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is a significant player in the transportation sector, and they are seeking a Senior Director for Special Projects focused on Percent for Art project delivery. This role involves overseeing project plans and policies that impact the organization, managing staff, and integrating art into transit project planning and execution.
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Responsibilities
Directs the evaluation, development, and implementation of multiple projects that may have major financial or operational impact to the department or Metro
Oversees, manages, and executes project or program delivery strategies
Manages staff execution of key workstreams and tasks
Scopes and oversees consultant support workstreams
Directs cross-functional development teams to address departmental issues
Works cross functionally with other departments to understand needs and strategic direction and ensure that department is aligned to meet client's support requirements utilizing existing processes and tools and identifying areas for new solution development
Directs the development of business plans, objectives, initiatives, policies, and strategies for department or program
Evaluates issues that have an impact on department and/or Metro and facilitates executive decision making
Directs coordination of process and systems analysis, and oversees the development and recommendation of solutions, enhancements, testing, and implementation activities for assigned projects
Develops recommendations for policy and administrative procedural changes that contribute toward continuous improvement and streamlining efforts
Develops short- and long-range plans; establishes priorities and goals/objectives for functional department
Develops, studies, and reports to evaluate productivity of functional areas and eliminate impediments to peak performance
Directs the preparation of capital project budgets, monitors and controls expenditures, initiates procurements, and approves payment of invoices
Develops financial and administrative studies and reports
Directs and participates in the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs); participates in proposal evaluation, vendor/consultant selection, and contract negotiation processes; monitors progress of consultants, develops and manages consulting budgets, and recommends payment for services
Presents monthly status briefing to executive management and compiles monthly published reports for financial staff, FTA (Federal Transit Administration), and Metro's executive office, as required
Represents department to the public and press
Supervises, coordinates, oversees, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned employees
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
May be required to perform other related job duties
Qualification
Required
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Five years of management-level experience overseeing capital and/or other project management functions
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred
Experience leading the planning and integration phases of new Percent for Art project requirements into preliminary engineering, performance and technical specifications, and environmental clearance documents
Experience leading the design development and construction of new, large-scale, Percent for Art projects architecturally integrated into capital construction projects
Experience curating, leading art and design development for, and managing the production of art exhibitions in public venues
Experience leading cultural asset mapping and community-facing visual art engagement programs
Experience leading cross-functional staff and consultant teams and overseeing art and design compliance with grant/federal funding requirements
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
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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