Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avail Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager responsible for managing all aspects of enterprise transit technology projects. The role involves planning, executing, and ensuring successful delivery of projects while managing customer expectations and project P&L.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall project success, including project planning and execution, adherence to timelines, P&L management, resource planning, internal and external communications, and customer satisfaction. Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood, properly planned, and effectively executed
- Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to define and maintain a detailed project plan
- Identify, plan, and secure the internal and external resources required to meet project objectives, working closely with functional teams
- Negotiate subcontractor agreements with third-party vendors for services and/or materials, and initiate related purchase requests
- Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to senior management on project status, including timelines, milestones, risks, and customer feedback
- Ensure that all technical, schedule, and materials cost-related issues are addressed proactively and resolved in a manner acceptable to the customer
- Facilitate regular meetings to keep customers and internal teams aligned on project status, risks, and any challenges that may impact deliverables or milestones
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project plans, schedules, and milestone tracking throughout the project lifecycle
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of related work experience with at least 5 years as a Program/Project Manager
- Ability to lead technical discussions across all components of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently while also contributing effectively as a team player
- Strong organizational skills, a methodical approach, and a demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional trips lasting a week or longer while working directly with customers
- Ability to plan and execute projects in alignment with company-approved processes, proactively addressing issues to prevent negative impacts
- Demonstrated ability to make difficult decisions when necessary and confidently support those decisions
- Proficiency in transit technologies preferred; must be able to identify potential technical issues across system components and provide meaningful, actionable input
- Experience managing and implementing transit enterprise systems, including hardware and software, is preferred
- PMP preferred or plans to achieve PMP certification
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
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