Project Manager at MBTA

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

MBTA Logo
£40,000 – £64,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
TransportationIndustries

Requirements

  • British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship
  • Ability to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)
  • Project/Programme Management experience – ideally gained in a matrix organisation
  • Strong risk management skills and experience
  • Sound business judgement including an appreciation of complex problems and how to solve them
  • Strong communication and motivational skills
  • Ability to embrace new challenges and deal with a level of ambiguity
  • Experience of leading projects from a business perspective, including EVM, schedule adherence and schedule risk assessments
  • Bidding & estimating experience
  • Negotiating and influencing skills, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships and work collaboratively across various levels and with internal and external collaborators
  • Drive and motivation in leading project teams to strive for excellence in the face of adversity
  • Ability to engage, share standard methodology and find opportunities for innovation

Responsibilities

  • Define, plan and deliver medium to large size contracts/programmes
  • Work in an exciting, complex and changing environment, contributing to delivering capability to customers
  • Embed partner/stakeholder management skills across a diverse multi-functional, international organisation
  • Participate in a vibrant Project Management community
  • Gain professional/accredited project management qualification (opportunity)
  • Engage in high level of integration between functional directorates and customers within UK and European counterparts

Skills

Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Programme Management
Contract Delivery
Partner Management

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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