• NJ TRANSIT Innovation seeks a skilled and experienced Project Manager to oversee and manage IT
• Innovation’s recently funded Connected Assets project that will provide several strategic and
• interconnected data capabilities along Newark Light Rail’s right-of-way: (1) Broadband Backbone, (2)
• Mesh Network, (3) Mobile Edge Compute Devices, and (4) Several Custom Microservices and
• Applications built using the underlying architecture in the previous capabilities 1 – 3.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong IT project management background, with significant experience
• in IoT/ Hardware management, software development lifecycle management, excellent leadership and
• communication skills, and a deep understanding of the transit industry.
• With guidance from the Deputy CTO - Head of Innovation and direct supervision by the Innovation
• Lead Design Engineer, the candidate will plan, execute, and deliver the project within the scope,
• budget, and timeline parameters. With support from technical experts, and in partnership with NJ
• TRANSIT Operating Agencies, Procurement, and Capital Planning, candidate will (1) translate currently
• deployed proof-of-concept architecture into vendor agnostic requirements, (2) facilitate the release of
• an RFP, (3) coordinate selection of vendors, and (4) oversee and manage the implementation of the
• project.
• The candidate will work to advance the project by building and maintaining a detail oriented and
• wholistic understanding of the design of the system, subsystems, individual pieces of equipment, and
• their components, primary vendors/ contractors, test plans, and test results. The candidate will
• coordinate all vendor and NJ TRANSIT activities related to this project.
• This project represents a chance to lead deployment cutting edge technologies into the most densely
• populated part of the most densely populated state in the USA, as well as integrate hardware, software, and
• the transportation operations of New Jersey’s vital Newark Light Rail system

Roles and Responsibilities

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE:

- Must have client who is in Transpiration either Rail or Bus

- Must have experience with Civil Engineering/Building/Construction

- Must have experience with Cyber Security and IT Infrastructure

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Planning

• Lead translation of built architecture into requirements.
• Assist in project scope definition, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with departmental strategic goals.
• Lead and manage end-to-end project, ensuring plan adherence, successful delivery within defined scope, budget, resources, milestones, and timeline.
• Identify, assess, manage, and prioritize potential risks and corresponding mitigation strategies.
• Ensure stakeholder’s interests and ensure their alignment/visibility with/to the project goals.

2. Management

• Lead a cross-functional project team (IT professionals, engineers, designers, and subject matter experts.
• Ensure task/expectation/responsibility goal alignment.
• Foster a collaborative/nurturing environment that supports innovation/creativity.
• Develop/manage the budget and track expenditures within financial/regulatory constraints.
• Resource/personnel allocation and optimization to ensure the project timeline.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

3. Stakeholder/cross-departmental communication

• Clear and open cross-departmental communication with stakeholders, including providing project updates, status reports/progress presentations, addressing concerns, managing expectations, and ensuring stakeholder engagement.

4. Project Execution

• Oversee the day-to-day task execution, resolve conflicts, and ensure plan/timeline adherence.
• Monitor risks and issues/dependencies and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor progress milestones and adjust as necessary to stay on track.

5. Quality Assurance

• Define and communicate quality standards and ensure deliverables meet these standards.
• Implement testing and quality control processes to validate the functionality/reliability.
• Conduct reviews/audits to ensure best practice adherence.

6. Documentation

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and communications.
• Identify lessons learned and potential improvements and capture stakeholder and team feedback.

This Position Supervises:

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

 Professional experience in Transportation, Engineering and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems).

Professional Engineer (P. Eng // PE) certification a plus.

 Proven experience as a Project Manager in the transit industry, specifically in IT project management.

 PMP certification or equivalent experience.

 Understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.

 History managing IoT intensive projects that integrated hardware and software across multiple physical

locations.

 Experience with transit-specific software and systems is a plus.

 Demonstrated ability to work in matrixed organizations.

 Cloud, DevOps Certifications a plus.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Transit systems, technologies, and industry trend knowledge.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver beyond expectations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $70.48 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• 1099 contract
• Hourly pay
• Performance bonus

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Pay rate expectation / Hour ?

Experience:

• IT project management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Transpiration either Rail or Bus: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person