Sr Project Manager (Finance)

TransCore (TRN), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is actively seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager to join our team in the Germantown, Maryland.

Job Summary: The Sr Project Manager will work closely with other Project Managers/Operations Managers to manage all aspects of project delivery for TransCore's projects. Work closely with the regional team to coordinate and support with direct contributions to the project tasks and deliverables. Coordinates all aspects of the company's regional project(s) from initiation through delivery. Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring project completion (i.e., product on schedule and within budget constraints). Serves as an in-house project consultant, from evaluating needs and vendors to planning and directing implementation efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for initiating project kick-off, planning, executing with monitoring and controlling, and closing projects.
• Responsible for the profit and loss of the project delivery.
• Builds and maintains project schedules per project requirements
• Builds and maintains project schedules per project requirements.
• Prepares, implements, and monitors schedule and cost controls.
• Defines customer requirements.
• Defines customer requirements.
• Manages the customer relationship.
• Assists or leads business development opportunities, including team development, proposal management, and price estimate development.
• Demonstrates understanding of the business.
• Responsible to deliver quality assurance to the project deliverables and processes.
• Manages projects so that:
  • Project deliverables are of high quality and meet the stakeholders' expectations.
  • Projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in the most efficient manner possible.
  • Project deliverables are deployed and turned over to the agencies smoothly and efficiently.
  • TransCore policies, standards, and best practices are adhered to.
  • Manages O&M projects to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Prepares project plans that guide project execution to a successful conclusion.
• Communicates project information, including approach, progress, forecasts, and issues, to stakeholders.
• Leads project meetings including communication to the team members regarding their roles and expectations on the project.
• Leads project meetings internally and externally with the customer.
• Provides guidance to projects on best practices and standards to utilize.
• Reaches out to project team members for status and any blockers or training needed to complete the work on time and in budget.
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various project phases.
• Define the project metrics to track.
• Monitor project progress to the plan and to the project metrics established and if off course to course correct accordingly.
• Report to senior management regarding the project status.
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares project reports as required.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Assigns tasks to project staff in a manner that optimizes team performance.
• Identifies and procures resources necessary to complete projects.
• Proactively detects and evaluates issues/risks.
• Manages project teams - tracks performance, provides feedback, and motivates staff.
• Manages and administers relevant subcontract agreements.
• Coordinates company response to RFP or customer request for quotation.
• Perform other duties as directed by TransCore management.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems independently and with the project team.

Requirements and Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. ,

• Requires B.S. in related field and 5-7 years of related experience as a project manager.
• PMP certification desired
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Advanced project management Skills.
• Planning Skills with strategic thinking
• Manage risks
• Proficiency in MS Suite Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Smartsheet)
• Excellent Communication skills both internally for the project team and the client.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

* TransCore complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities.