Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive program management leadership for the end-to-end CBTC brownfield implementation, from, strategy, specification development, contractor selection, detailed design through testing, commissioning, and revenue service cutover.
* Serve as the primary point of contact to the transit agency client, building and maintaining strong relationships with all levels of their organization, including operations, maintenance, engineering, and executive leadership.
** Lead and manage a multidisciplinary project team, including engineers, technical specialists, schedulers, cost estimators, and administrative staff.
* Develop and maintain the overall program management plan, including scope, schedule, budget, risk management, communication plan, and quality management plan.
* Oversee the development and review of technical specifications, design documents, test procedures, and commissioning plans.
* Manage and coordinate the activities of multiple contractors and vendors involved in the program, ensuring their work aligns with the overall program objectives and quality standards.
* Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, developing contingency plans as needed.
* Implement and manage a robust change management process to control scope creep and ensure all changes are properly documented, evaluated, and approved.
* Monitor program progress against the baseline schedule and budget, preparing regular status reports and presentations for both the client and internal stakeholders.
* Facilitate effective communication and coordination among all project stakeholders, including the client, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, security, and regulatory requirements throughout the program lifecycle.
* Oversee the testing and commissioning activities, ensuring the integrated CBTC system meets all performance and safety requirements.
* Manage the transition to revenue service, including operational readiness planning, training, and post-cutover support.
* Champion a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration within the project team and with all stakeholders.
