Project Management Undergraduate 2023 at MBTA

Bolton, England, United Kingdom

MBTA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

  • Studying for a degree in a Business, Economics or Business Management based subject
  • Interest in MBDA products and the technical aspect of projects

Responsibilities

  • Collating updates and information from all areas of the business to plan next steps on projects (Project Management)
  • Updating project plans (Project Management)
  • Preparing cost reports for presentation to senior management (Project Management)
  • Updating Risk Registers (Project Management)
  • Working with metrics to identify and implement improvements in reporting methods and project planning processes (Project Management)
  • Identifying and locating project kit at UK sites, including travel to physical locations (Project Management)
  • Preparing a “how to” guide on the documentation suite required for contracts (Project Management)
  • Defining and developing plans, maintaining work and cost breakdown structures, and creating performance reports (Project Control)
  • Adapting communication style for engineers, business areas, external customers, and project partners (Project Control)
  • Building influencing, communication, motivation, and team building skills to meet schedule and cost objectives (Project Control)

Skills

Project Management
Project Control
Project Planning
Cost Reporting
Performance Reports
Work Breakdown Structures
Analytical Skills
Communication
Influencing
Team Building

MBTA

Public transit services in Greater Boston

About MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers public transit services in the Greater Boston area, including subways, buses, commuter rails, and ferries. It generates revenue through fare collection, providing various products like single-ride tickets, monthly passes, and the CharlieCard for convenient payment. The MBTA stands out by offering a comprehensive range of transit options and continually improving service quality and accessibility. Its goal is to enhance the customer experience while serving the transportation needs of the community.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1964Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public SectorIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans

Risks

Accessibility concerns with Green Line 'supercars' may lead to public dissatisfaction.
'MBTA Go' app could face technical issues affecting user satisfaction.
North Station bridge project may encounter construction delays or budget overruns.

Differentiation

MBTA offers a comprehensive range of transit services in Greater Boston.
The agency provides specialized passes for flexible and convenient travel options.
MBTA's CharlieCard system simplifies fare payment for frequent commuters.

Upsides

Federal funding supports infrastructure projects like the North Station bridge replacement.
The 'Tap to Ride' system modernizes and streamlines fare collection processes.
NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program aims to improve bus route efficiency.

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