As THE leader in transit technology, Clever Devices' vision is to make meaningful contributions to worldwide mobility.
Our goal is to be the leading provider of exciting technology that improves the quality of mobility in communities around the world.The Director, Project Management Organization is responsible for overseeing and leading the strategic and tactical functions of Projects within Clever Devices.
The person will work across all departments within Clever Devices to gain a full understanding of projects deliverables and establish an efficient workflow that will allow the organization to meet our deliverables and have a positive impact on corporate revenue and client commitments.The candidate should be a highly experienced leader and have an in-depth technical understanding of information technology applications in the various areas of transit with an emphasis on intelligent transportation systems as well as experience in operations planning, project management, quality and testing methodologies, and project completion.
The Director, PMO is responsible for supporting business development, project management and delivery, and staff development.
As other leadership positions at the company, this is a seller/doer position.
We expect the candidate to be the lead, managing the complex projects, including with OEMs, and ensure a high level of quality of services provided by the team.The right candidate should have strong entrepreneurial character.
We are looking for an individual who can set targets for completion and work with our dynamic group to achieve them.Primary Responsibilities:Perform senior level client management, coordination and communication with agenciesPrepare project work plans, schedules and budgets with project teams and responsible for quality controlResponsible for assuring quality work products are consistently delivered to all strategic clientsProvide technical and program delivery thought leadership for the organizationManage all facets of project management for the project teams under their supervision, tracking trends and making amendments to protocols, as necessary & overseeing projects from contract award to completionInterface directly with clients, at a senior level, to discuss issues and questions relating to the timely completion of the projectCommunicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that client commitments are followed through during design and deployment.Consult with clients/prospects, vendors, and internal personnel to discuss and validate estimates, coordinate business operations, and resolve issuesChair and/or attend various internal project reviews and senior management site meetingsImplement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirementsImplements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations.
Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and riskDevelop an effective communications strategy that ensures all project stakeholders are apprised of progress, updates, and risks across the firm.Leads the development of project milestones and schedule of values/billings projectionWorks with the Business Development managers to develop strategies for cultivating prospects and obtaining workSkills Required:15+ years' experience in project or program managementThe ideal candidate will have transit project experience as well as 15 years of experience in a similar function for a technology firm.
5+ years in a leadership role in a technical or engineering environmentSuccessful candidate will have a history of developing and maintaining effective business relationships with clients and peers.Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related technical discipline requiredMasters degree in MIS or MBA preferredProject Management Professional (PMP certification)Strategic business focus and understanding; customer-focused perspectiveLong-term focus and ability to make strategic recommendations and decisions surrounding difficult, complex and critical issuesNegotiation and conflict resolution skills; ability to build an open environment where conflicts as to project priorities and funding decisions can be aired and resolved in an objective mannerHigh level understanding of technical and integration concepts as related to the industry and products/services of the companyAbility to build and deliver executive-level summary reports and presentationsDemonstrated experience leading a team that excels at delivering technical solutions to external clients with a direct tie between project deliverables and revenueDemonstrated experience building organizational relationships, partnering with and influencing leadership while commanding the respect of the individuals you work with across the organizationStrong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook as well as ability to learn software programs such as Axapta, SalesForce, D365Strong organizational and analytical skillsStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsStrong time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent verbal and written and presentation skillsClever Devices is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer