Move Forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you’ll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time- and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence.

NJ TRANSIT is seeking a Director, Project Management & Strategic Initiatives to support the SVP, Communications & Customer Experience in managing, coordinating and advancing all department strategic initiatives and projects in accordance with NJT2030, NJ TRANSIT’s 10-Year Strategic Plan.

This individual will collaborate with the Communications & Customer Experience leadership and various internal teams to coordinate, prioritize, manage and advance work to deliver against NJT2030, and ensure an organized, disciplined effort.

The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with strong project & project portfolio management skills. S/he should also have exceptional communications and writing skills. S/he should be adept at working cross-functionally.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Organizing and managing a portfolio of strategic-level projects, including scheduling, prioritizing, coordinating meetings & communications, generating decisions and measuring performance against timelines and business objectives.
• Collaborating with departmental leadership and various internal teams to manage and advance projects.
• Providing updates and intelligence to drive decisions and fulfill reporting requirements.
• Participating in key project meetings and documenting project activities.
• Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure consistency in messaging.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
• 7 years of similar or related experience preferred
• Demonstrated Project Management expertise required
• 1 year of relevant experience may be substituted for a year of education.

Knowledge and Skills:

• PMP Certification desired but not required
• Strong organizational skills a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, primarily PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Strong sense of intellectual curiosity & creativity.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and levels of a complex organization.
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
• Strong presentation skills

Working Environment:

Office-based with infrequent (<10%) travel to NJ TRANSIT sites and events.

Physical Demands:

Light office work

At NJ TRANSIT you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 401(a), 401(k) Retirement Plans - up to 9% employer contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)

At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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