Job Title: Program Manager: Senior Ops Transformation Controls

Location: Washington DC - Hybrid (2 days onsite)

Duration: 16 Months

Industry/ Domain Experience Required:

Experience working with Rail, Airline, Transportation desired.

Skills Required:

Experience with project management, procurement, data visualization, finance systems i.e., SAP, Ariba, ERP, SharePoint, PowerBI, Tableau

Summary – Job Description:

The MSA Senior Program Manager, Operations Transformation Controls will be the project controls manager responsible for multiple projects' financial management, ensuring project financial risk management practices are implemented from budget to actuals, and with appropriate governance standards.

The Operations department has multiple transformation back office and operational efficiency projects within the Rail Network Operations transformation improvement program.

The position will work closely with FP&A to address project management controls related to budget management, procurement management, logistics management, performance reporting and oversight for delivery of technology solutions to improve back-office needs.

Position will require strong finance and accounting knowledge, best practices in risk management and internal control skills to accomplish objectives by planning and evaluating multi-project activities, with indirect guidance from senior level managers and directors. The role requires regular, accurate budget forecast management, analytical and metrics-based reporting to stakeholders and finance.

Must have excellent business and financial acumen, system data and operational analysis skills to address the

timely and cost-effective implementation of transformative projects. Strategic planning knowledge in BPRE or Lean/ Continuous Improvement desired

Essential Functions:

Demonstrate strong, effective program management and accrual-based accounting, leveraging GAAP, GRC, internal controls practices Develop and maintain required project artifacts in accordance with Project Management standards and applicable regulations

Develop labor models and financial performance report standards, working closely with project managers., business users, Procurement, FP&A Establish collaborative partnerships to facilitate rapid scoping, financial and resource decisions.

Identify and implement improvements to drive operational and cost efficiencies through back office controls &documented standards Implement appropriate project governance structures and

processes, evaluate risks, establish and report on mitigation plans

Minimum qualifications:

Advanced degree in Project Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Information Systems,

Engineering or equivalent work, training, and education

Experience with project management, procurement, data visualization,

finance systems i.e., SAP, Ariba, ERP, SharePoint, PowerBI, Tableau

Strong business acumen with advanced Excel formulas, excellent written and oral skills to effectively respond to complex information

12 years' experience with significant hands-on Program and Project financial management experience, PM certification required.

Must have work authorization in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with Rail, Airline, Transportation desired