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Job Description

• Directs the evaluation, development, and implementation of multiple projects that may have major financial or operational impact to the department or Metro
• Oversees, manages, and executes project or program delivery strategies
• Manages staff execution of key workstreams and tasks
• Scopes and oversees consultant support workstreams
• Directs cross-functional development teams to address departmental issues
• Works cross functionally with other departments to understand needs and strategic direction and ensure that department is aligned to meet client's support requirements utilizing existing processes and tools and identifying areas for new solution development
• Directs the development of business plans, objectives, initiatives, policies, and strategies for department or program
• Evaluates issues that have an impact on department and/or Metro and facilitates executive decision making
• Directs coordination of process and systems analysis, and oversees the development and recommendation of solutions, enhancements, testing, and implementation activities for assigned projects
• Develops recommendations for policy and administrative procedural changes that contribute toward continuous improvement and streamlining efforts
• Develops short- and long-range plans; establishes priorities and goals/objectives for functional department
• Develops, studies, and reports to evaluate productivity of functional areas and eliminate impediments to peak performance
• Directs the preparation of capital project budgets, monitors and controls expenditures, initiates procurements, and approves payment of invoices
• Develops financial and administrative studies and reports
• Directs and participates in the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs); participates in proposal evaluation, vendor/consultant selection, and contract negotiation processes; monitors progress of consultants, develops and manages consulting budgets, and recommends payment for services
• Presents monthly status briefing to executive management and compiles monthly published reports for financial staff, FTA (Federal Transit Administration), and Metro's executive office, as required
• Represents department to the public and press
• Supervises, coordinates, oversees, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned employees
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

• Five years of management-level experience overseeing capital and/or other project management functions

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

• Experience leading the planning and integration phases of new Percent for Art project requirements into preliminary engineering, performance and technical specifications, and environmental clearance documents
• Experience leading the design development and construction of new, large-scale, Percent for Art projects architecturally integrated into capital construction projects
• Experience curating, leading art and design development for, and managing the production of art exhibitions in public venues
• Experience leading cultural asset mapping and community-facing visual art engagement programs
• Experience leading cross-functional staff and consultant teams and overseeing art and design compliance with grant/federal funding requirements

• Theories, principles, practices, and tools of project management and development
• Transportation planning, engineering, construction, and operations
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing policies, trends, strategies, and developments for areas such as project management, the transportation industry, environmental impact
• Public and transportation project finance and funding
• Capital budget development and administration
• Public procurement policies and procedures
• New and emerging technology and innovation practices
• Modern management theory
• Applicable business software applications

• Program/project management and development
• Managing projects from inception to culmination
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Critical thinking and synthesis of ideas and concepts
• Policy research, analysis, and development
• Building consensus and support around new concepts and innovations
• Coordinating, facilitating, and motivating internal and external clients to make sound business decisions
• Developing and implementing policies, procedures and strategies
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions and solving complex problems
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Preparing comprehensive written correspondence, analyses, recommendations, and public reports
• Providing oral and written presentations and briefings for senior decision makers
• Interacting professionally with various levels of employees and outside representatives

• Develop new concepts and ideas to improve program/project performance that adhere to Metro policy and applicable rules, laws, and regulations
• Analyze project information to develop and implement recommendations
• Quickly obtain, analyze, and synthesize information
• Write and speak concisely and persuasively
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships
• Manage multiple stakeholders at various levels of seniority from a range of disciplines
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Plan financial and resource needs
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership