About the Role
This role is responsible for managing projects, programs, project portfolios, and initiatives to support CapMetro’s capital improvement plan, operational expenditure plan, and strategic objectives. The position requires an experienced individual to lead cross-functional project teams and drive strategic organizational outcomes through effective project portfolio management. Responsibilities include supporting staff, managing contractors and personnel, effective communication, and coordinating work to balance cost, schedule, and quality.
Responsibilities
- Management of projects, programs, project portfolios and initiatives in support of CapMetro’s capital improvement plan, operational expenditure plan, and strategic objectives.
- Leading cross-functional project teams.
- Driving strategic organizational outcomes through effective project portfolio management.
- Supporting and assisting staff members including other project managers.
- Managing professional services contractors and CapMetro personnel.
- Effective communication.
- Internal and external coordination of work including meeting expectations regarding the proper balance of cost, schedule, and quality.
Requirements
- Proven record of successfully leading cross-functional project teams.
- Ability to drive strategic organizational outcomes through effective project portfolio management.
- Supporting and assisting staff members including other project managers.
- Managing professional services contractors and CapMetro personnel.
- Effective communication.
- Internal and external coordination of work including meeting expectations regarding the proper balance of cost, schedule, and quality.
Skills
- Project management
- Program management
- Project portfolio management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Communication
- Coordination
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
- Project Manager II
Benefits
- Free and reduced-fare transit service
- Free gym access with onsite trainers
- Onsite award-winning Childcare and Learning Center for children aged 6 months to 6 years
About the Company
- CapMetro is Austin's regional public transportation provider, established in 1985.
- The company provides transit options for residents, commuters, and visitors, with over 31 million boardings annually.
- CapMetro's mission is to empower, enhance, and serve the region through the responsible delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality transportation.
- The company culture is driven by values of Safety, Equity, Transparency, Sustainability, and Innovation.
Equal Opportunity
- CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.
- Discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic are prohibited.
- Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs.
