Project Manager

Project Manager - DART About the Role: Serves as an integral member of the team responsible for managing contract compliance and financial performance in our Dallas location. Supports other location management by directing project activities and providing status tracking. Transdev is proud to offer: • Competitive compensation package of minimum $59,000 – maximum $73,000 Benefits include: • Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks • Sick days: 5 days • Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating • Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability. Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy. Responsibilities:

• Leads and assists in activities necessary for achieving performance and profitability targets.
• Manages multiple assigned projects from planning to delivery with direction and acts as the project manager to a cross-functional team.
• Prepares agendas, meetings notes, and project summaries.
• Create, manage, and/or maintain assigned projects including the schedule, budget, duties of team members, identifying project goals and timelines.
• Integrates and supports Lean implementation in process development.
• Produces, implements, and manages processes designed to improve overall performance.
• Communicates project changes to all stakeholders.
• On-site support to location to drive operational improvements impacting performance in areas of contract compliance, service delivery and financial performance.
• Provides analysis of local procedures and practices and creates action plans for addressing operational deficiencies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Coordinates various levels of training to location management and staff on best practices and localized tools.
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• Experience building trust in the field with local staff through integrity, respect, and effective communication.
• Possess strong organizational, presentation, and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and accurately with little direct supervision.
• Aptitude to think creatively and strategically to anticipate changing requirements and serve as a change agent within the organization.
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow-up skills.
• Capability to solve problems in a practical and pragmatic manner.
• Ability to manage a project, set deadlines, establish KPI’s and goals.
• Ability to handle competing priorities with and to identify urgent and critical priorities for the business.

Skills and Knowledge (Preferred):

• 3 to 7 years project management experience
• 1 to 3 years transportation experience, focusing on field operations
• Knowledge of basic Transit related software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, preferably with Excel, including import and export functions.
• Knowledge of financial literacy concepts in a business setting including budgeting, P&L management, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact ... Drug-free workplace: Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must: • Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.). • Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen. About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status. California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.