Senior Systems Consultant

About the Position

Were seeking Senior Systems Consultants (Transit/Aviation Technology) for large complex transportation projects ($100M-$5B) who will serve as members of our Program Management Consulting team within our Strategic Consulting Services division. You will will collaborate with clients to develop comprehensive program management plans encompassing all functional areas adhering to holistic ISO-based practices. You will be responsible for facilitating the planning and scheduling of projects and programs ensuring all components of technology systems are supported and represented while ensuring all inputs and outputs are accounted for and aligned between the subsystems.

This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need.This posting targets the NYC Dallas-Fort Worth Houston Atlanta and Washington DC metro areas.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate and facilitate proper risk management activities including risk identification quantification and mitigations for both technical and non-technical aspects of the projects.
• Ensure technical management plans are developed and in place including Engineering Management Plans Migrations plans and Testing Plans.
• Identify and maximize funding from all sources.
• Ensure that adequate funds are available in the appropriate phases and time frames to advance the delivery of the projects as scheduled.
• Develop andmonitorprosecutionofupdates to MPO Transportation Improvement Plans.
• Develop FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) FTA (Federal Transit Administration) and/orFRA (Federal Railroad Administration) major project initial financial plans and subsequent annual updates based on the financial delivery models.
• Establish budgets based on rigorous estimating processes.
• Follow and implement established change management processes.
• Capture monitor and report costs incurred against budgeted values within the Program Management Controls System.
• Coordinatewith project teams to determine a forecast of future costs facilitating the maintenance of a current EAC.
• Provide timely information enabling proactive informed decision making by management.
• Escalate cost/schedule variances and change management issues as you become aware.

Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (e.g. tact diplomacy influence etc.) with the ability to effectively collaborate and interact with clients team members and stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills and supreme attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for all project participants.
• Ability to adapt to changing project conditions requirements and priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering computer science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 years experience in program/project management roles focusing on systems and technology within the transit/rail transit industry.
• Experience with large complex integrated system delivery projects/programs in the transit/rail transit industry.
• Experience leading integrated teams of various subject matter expertise brought together to deliver multifaceted projects.
• Experience with e-Builder Program Management Control System or other comparable industry systems.
• Experience with construction scheduling software (e.g. Primavera P6 Procore etc.)
• Must be a super-user of Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g. Outlook Teams Word Excel PowerPoint etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in engineering or computer science.
• PMI PMP certification.
• Experience with communication-based train controls and intelligent transportation systems.
• Proficiency with Power BI Tableau or similar platforms for building interactive dashboards and KPI visualizations.

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $XXk-$XXk/year ($XX-$XX/hour). The final salary offered will be based on multiple factors and thoughtfully aligned with each candidates level of experience breadth of skills total education achieved certifications/licenses that have been obtained etc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities in accordance with all applicable local state and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel including those submitted to Luster hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Luster.

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