Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) · 7 hours ago
Program Manager - Finance
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a versatile Program Manager to strengthen Finance-wide operational excellence. This role will drive strategic initiatives, enhance internal communication, and oversee audit coordination while managing a team and ensuring compliance in financial operations.
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Responsibilities
Performs lifecycle project management and provides technical guidance of all major program events and multiple customer projects related to fare collection/fare media, SmarTrip production and inventory management, and projects and functions. Manages and develops planning, staffing, budget requirements (e.g., budgets projects are part of the Regional Partners Agreement), quality control and safety measures. Prepares status reports (e.g., ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual)
Conducts market research and prepares recommendations for program management, technology, and business processes. Strictly adheres to project schedules. Develops complete, accurate, and realistic project/program schedules. Ensures the closeout of programs (e.g., engineering, procurement, and budgeting tasks)
Ensures service quality and on-time delivery of Request for Proposals (RFPs) related to design development, program control, administration quality, and safety measures within budget. Coordinates the work of subcontractors, manages client relationships, and negotiates all aspects of contracts/acquisitions. Develops statement of work, program scopes, negotiates labor hours, develops cost models, and ensures quality reviews of contractors and work are complete and accurate
Manages and supervises junior professionals and fosters open communication. Delegates work assignments and directs corrective actions for the timely completion of work to achieve business goals. Approves leave requests and timesheets
Assists Director with developing and implementing measurable employee performance work plans with attainable standards to meet organizational goals. Provides performance feedback and ensures the fair distribution of performance recognitions. Completes employee performance evaluations fairly and individual development plans. Meets unique needs of staff and supports formal/informal training and ensures completion of diversity and inclusion training. Consults with internal human resources professionals, issues disciplinary actions, provides counseling, resolves grievances and work problems
Interviews, recommends, and hires top talent to ensure operational efficiencies. Ensures proper employee onboarding and offboarding procedures, provides records management and job training, ensures ongoing professional development, and harmonious work experiences
Identifies scheduling and cost variances and the implementation of recommendations for corrective action for negative variance. Ensures compliance driven project outcomes
Coordinates across multidisciplinary departments on program requirements and funding needs. Provides quality customer service to individuals and organizations using an integrated program approach and matrix management. Assists supporting offices in obtaining major approvals and agreements from city, state, and D.C. jurisdictions including Federal agencies to assure program schedules and goals are met
Maintains Contracting Official Technical Representative (COTR) credentials to facilitate procurements, contracts, requisitions, and budgets
Manages, reviews, and evaluates changes to project specifications. Leads and manages consultative activities, resolves controversial issues associated with contract fulfillment. Uses conflict management techniques and negotiation strategies to minimize fiscal impacts and maximize control
Rates contractors’ performance based on contract requirements (e.g., meeting deliverables, contract specifications, timetables, and budget requirements)
Develops program budget, participates in the budget process, and prepares periodic and specialized reports as required. Forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Monitors and approves expenditures. Recommends budgetary adjustments as necessary
Reviews program scope of project work and provides constructive comments on development to ensure program needs, schedule, and costs are met and in compliance
Serves as a Liaison and represents Authority before the FTA Program Management Oversight Committee. Responds to operations and program-related inquiries and ensures legal compliance
Leads and facilitates program status meetings with staff, Director of Customer Service Sales & Fare Media, Vice President & Treasurer, and briefings for Authority Officers, General Manager, WMATA Board Members, Federal, State, Local Government Offices, and Local Civic Organizations as required
Promotes a community of practice and excellence to improve employee experiences. Ensures diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility for all individuals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Transportation Planning, or a related field of study
Minimum ten (10) years of experience as a Project Manager in the transportation industry related to leading consultants and professional staff in the end-to-end contracts/procurement fulfillment and fiscal management
A valid driver's license
Ability to satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Transportation Planning, or a related field of study
Project Management Certification
Financial Management Certification
Contracting Official Technical Representative (COTR) certification
Company
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
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General Manager and CEO
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