Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) · 8 hours ago
Program Manager (8018) - Coordination Group
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. They are seeking a Program Manager to lead critical infrastructure coordination groups, ensuring safe and efficient maintenance and construction activities while serving as a liaison with various stakeholders.
Public TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Oversees planning and scheduling of outages and preventative maintenance to support safe, reliable operations
Manages and standardizes Preventative Maintenance & Inspection programs across infrastructure assets in close coordination with Engineering & Maintenance Departments (Track, Power, Communications & Signals, Bridges & Buildings) and Capital Program Support (Transit Asset Management)
Coordinates with Operations, Maintenance, and Capital Programs to align field work, minimize service impacts, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
Leads the Right-of-Entry and Third-Party Coordination group to review, approve and monitor external access and construction near SEPTA facilities
Coordinates with PennDOT, the City of Philadelphia, utilities, and regional partners to manage shared infrastructure, construction interfaces and schedules to protect SEPTA operations
Establishes goals, procedures, and objectives for assigned personnel and projects including the development of resource budgets and including the scheduling, planning and organizing of the work load for subordinates
Implements process improvements, data tools, and reporting dashboards to improve scheduling, safety, and performance transparency
Supervises and develops professional staff; manages workload priorities, training and performance goals
Prepares and delivers reports and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders
Complies with all Authority and departmental safety & security policies and procedures, as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises, or hazards affecting self and other employees. Responsible for individual’s own safety
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with ten years significant, progressive, and responsible experience, including a minimum of five years of managerial/supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of design, construction management, project management, and outage scheduling
An ability to work during nights, extended weekends and summer shutdowns, through project completion
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of professional, supervisory and management personnel at all levels of the organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to organize and present technical and project presentations to various levels of management both internally and externally
Must possess a valid driver's license
Preferred
Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Thorough understanding of rail transportation/operations
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.
Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
Employee Wellness – Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Invest in Your Growth – We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.
Student Loan Assistance – Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.
Free Travel Perks – Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!
Company
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
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