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When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.
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Concurrently manages projects with high complexity, multi-million dollar budgets, multi-year durations, and greater risk. Projects are medium to large in scope and budget. This includes projects that are budget and time constrained, and include IT equipment and hardware components. Responsible for many aspects of conducting the project(s) through the entire project life.
This is a fixed term position that is budgeted through 12/2025.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL:

• Manages, conducts, executes, champions and directs project staff on communication, project execution and utilization while keeping within the project scope and budget.
• Administers multiple procurements, coordinates contract and work order scope negotiations and provides contract and vendor administration.
• Directs preparation and administration of operating and capital budgets for IT projects.
• Supports in administering PMO - Project and Portfolio Management practices.

OTHER:

• All job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Sciences/Information Technologies or related field.
• Professional Engineer and / or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• A minimum of eight years of experience simultaneously managing a variety of diverse projects and direct supervision of project staff and contractors, managing virtual teams across multiple locations.
• Proficiency in complex procurement processes, enterprise, program and project budget management.
• Proficiency in adopted industry PM / IT practices and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
• Proficiency in current business cases analysis practices, current portfolio and project management tools.
• Proficiency in Change and Configuration Management practices, business process management / improvement and Six Sigma or similar process improvement practices.
• Proficiency in system and software development lifecycle methodologies (SDLC), Agile practices, and total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization.
• Proficiency in IT infrastructure components.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, on-call 24/7 at any location, including out of town travel, depending on needs of the project.

OR:

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 4/30/2024. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.
CAREER MAP:
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Manager, Program Management
Pay Range:
$100,284.00 - $141,650.25 Annual
RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO Policy Statement- UPDATED.pdf ]
RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate's relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.