Manager of Transportation Processes Rail Transportation

At the MBTA we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe reliable and accessible transportation. MBTAs Core Values are built around safety service equity sustainability and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision mission and values. This includes attendance participation and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Manager of Transportation Processes for Rail position will provide Heavy or Light Rail leadership teams manage a variety of programs focused on improving and modernizing Heavy or Light Rail Transportation. This position will develop and manage project lifecycles from planning design pilot and delivery phases. The Manager will coordinate and execute a portfolio of work across all Heavy or Light Rail lines within the department as well as external departmental stakeholders. The Manager of Transportation Processes will develop manage and share prioritization frameworks. This position will maintain a focus on safety as well as improving procedures processes and quality control within Heavy or Light Rail Transportation.

• Manage assigned Heavy or Light Rail Transportation programs and projects in accordance with MBTA manuals policies agreements and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to standard project management processes and manage milestones and gate checks for workstreams.
• Prepare and deliver project management summaries for key stakeholders including internal and external reporting requirements
• Coordinate with other departments and internal stakeholders to pilot assess launch and standardize change management and improvement projects across all Heavy or Light Rail divisions.
• Assist in the development of project scopes budgets and schedules as part of the planning process.
• Indirectly manage and supervise internal stakeholders to successfully complete project tasks.
• Coordinate project tasks with other MBTA Department personnel including contract administration staff and field staff and other project coordinators as required.
• Resolve conflicts that may occur throughout the life of a project.
• Assist is proactively solving and resolving issues
• Organize and prioritize workloads be proactive in identifying needs.
• Follow up on actions required for task and project completion while seeking guidance as necessary.
• Prepare project related correspondence reports charts presentations and materials.
• Coordinate project tasks with other MBTA Department personnel including contract administration staff and field staff and other project coordinators as required.

• A Bachelors degree from an accredited institution

• Five (5) years of experience managing multiple cross functional projects at large organization.
• One (1) year of leadership experience managing or supervising staff consultants and/or large projects.
• Strong project controls knowledge and ability to accurately evaluate consultant and contractor cost and schedule submissions.
• Excellent organizational analytical confidentiality multi-tasking time management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical members of staff.
• Organized and detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking.
• Ability to develop and communicate risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of the contractual terms with service providers.
• Ability to make sound decisions in high pressure situations.
• Advanced expertise in MS Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication analytical and presentation skills with the ability to obtain buy-in with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work in a team environment.
• The ability to effectively communicate with customers employees and vendors.
• Customer focused with excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven track record of collaboration transparency and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Possess leadership skills and exhibit integrity while being a team player.
• Flexibility to modify scheduling and assignments based on agency requirements.
• Acute attention to detail ensuring accuracy and quality in all deliverables while maintaining scope schedule and budget.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Basic understanding of safe working principles.
• Ability to work all shifts as directed.
• As part of the interview process a job-related written or Microsoft Office assessment may be required.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience in transit transportation or similar operating industrial environment.
• Consulting and project management experience.
• Experience with managing projects with cost of $1 million or over.

• A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the Bachelors degree requirement
• An Associates degree from an accredited institution an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the Bachelors degree requirement
• A Masters degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.
• A nationally recognized certification or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices inquiries English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston MA metro area as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverseworkforce team (or supervise if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO anti-discrimination anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate) including overall employment job performance discipline and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check comprehensive background screening and / or medical Clinic screening potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned directed or necessary for this position including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Numberprior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding working in their positions and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary general nature and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicants responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines:Applicants should apply as soon as possible as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility:All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However if you have unrestricted work authorization or are sponsored by a separate entity you are welcome to all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews:Candidates should ensure they arrive on time are prepared can remain for the duration and if remote are in a quiet place without distraction for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling on a one-time basis and due to something emergent you may be allowed to reschedule the addition Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However should you need to reschedule you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions:Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions:Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
9. Essential / Emergency Staff:During declared states of emergency employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
10. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at or .
11. Diversity Equity and Inclusion:The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms descriptions and definitions related to diversity equity inclusion veteran status and immediate family members that you may find on the application form please visit / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass based on the city from which the intern / co-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.