Project Manager - MassDOT Project Management Office

Job Description

Position Summary

PMO Team Leader organizes and leads projects, agile enablement engagements, and business process redesign efforts on behalf of MassDOT and MBTA agencies seeking assistance from the MassDOT PMO. Under the direction of the Senior Director of the PMO, the Team Leader will set up a response to an agency problem and create a program for recovery.

The Team Leader works with operational and enterprise services staff to triage, stabilize, and repair problems and set up new policies and procedures to maintain continuous improvement. Also collaborates with colleagues in the Office of Performance Management and Innovation to develop data solutions in support of process improvement efforts and to capture permanent process changes in MassDOT's enterprise data systems.

Supports the work of the PMO office by creating and disseminating "best practices" learning materials and recognizing exceptional improvement efforts by parts of the agency. Uses interns, co-ops, contract staff, and consultants to advance PMO projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs the development of PMO projects; sets team expectations and ensures team members stay on task; ensures project meets standards and policy guidelines; Drives the team for on time delivery and expected results.
• Manages materials for dissemination throughout the Secretariat via various communication methods (i.e., print, online, virtual technology, alternative communication means); provides key reports and data analytics regarding project updates; organize internal and external team meetings to define roles, direct road map items; encourage a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Advise Senior Director PMO on project updates and potential impediments; mentors co-ops and interns, encourage team members to utilize technology and equipment appropriately.
• Oversees training and development for strategic project development throughout the Secretariat. Works with the operating agencies on developing agile scrum, lean and other training curricula and oversees the processes for training scrum leaders and product owners as the projects begin.
• Develop and implement performance tracking systems, standardizing templates and working with IT on keeping the PMO up to date on the most up to date project tracking systems.

Pre-Hire Process

A finalist for this position must be able to pass a comprehensive background check including a criminal record check, Department of Revenue (DOR) check, and employment references.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT's divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration, or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
• For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.