Manager of Data Management Group

The Central Transportation Planning Staff of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) seeks a creative, technical leader to manage the newly formed Data Management Group. The Manager of the Data Management Group will oversee a team of data analysts and data scientists charged with advancing agency-wide data development and data management initiatives with the goal of establishing and maintaining a healthy data landscape for the Boston Region MPO.Responsibilities will include the following: 

• Lead the advancement of the agency's data management practice
• Supervise, develop, and mentor a team of data analysts and data scientists 
• Create and maintain a multi-year data management strategy and roadmap to support transportation planning projects, both in the aggregate and individually 
• Manage and facilitate a data user group to support cross-team collaboration on data-related topics   
• Contribute to the development of data principles and help establish standards for how the agency acquires, manages, processes, protects, and shares data
• Review work plans, memos, reports, code, and other technical material 
• Develop annual resource plans, set quarterly outcomes and benchmarks, monitor progress, and ensure annual targets are met
• Collaborate with the management and leadership team to provide input into agency operations and support the implementation of the agency’s strategic plan

While the following sections describe required and desirable qualifications, candidates who believe that their particular experience and skills fulfill the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Required 

• A master’s degree in transportation, engineering, computer science, mathematics, geography, business, or a related field, plus at least two years of people management experience; or a bachelor’s degree in the fields listed above, plus five years of people management experience
• Ability to work collaboratively, manage concurrent streams of work, meet deadlines, and delegate tasks 
• Proficiency processing and visualizing geospatial data and a strong understanding of spatial database management 
• An understanding of the fundamental principles of relational databases and cloud-based computing services
• Ability to understand, describe, and champion workflows, hardware and software needs, and skills needed to conduct data analysis 
• Software development experience including version control (GitHub or other version control platforms) and understanding of software standards

Preferred

• Familiarity with or interest in transportation planning
• Experience working with Asana or other related project management software 
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using R and/or Python
• Experience with Agile methodology

This is a full-time position and the starting salary range is $95,000–$115,000 annually, contingent upon qualifications and experience. The agency offers excellent Massachusetts state employee benefits; a flexible, supportive work environment; and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Additional Information
The Central Transportation Planning Staff of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization is a public agency made up of a passionate group of transportation planners, analysts, modelers, programmers, and engineers working to address the Boston region’s transportation challenges. The agency’s deep transportation knowledge is an essential asset to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), regional transit authorities, cities and towns within the region, as well as other agencies and stakeholders.

The agency has a hybrid schedule, combining time in the office with remote work. Employees must reside within a commutable distance from the Central Transportation Planning Staff’s office, which is located in downtown Boston, in a transit-oriented and bicycle-friendly area.

Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States and a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region.

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the fiduciary agent to the Central Transportation Planning Staff and legally employs the staff. Both organizations are Equal Employment Opportunity employers that take pride in the diversity of their workforces and encourage all qualified persons to apply. MAPC participates in the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility.

How to Apply
This position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. A review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume online via governmentjobs.com/careers/ctps or bostonmpo.org. Candidates selected to interview will be asked to submit three references plus a sample of relevant writing or a work product.

Salary : $95,000 - $115,000