Assists in defining project scopes and objectives by involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
Interacts effectively with senior leadership to articulate issues and propose potential solutions.
Responds promptly and effectively to requests for research and information; communicates with departmental staff to gather answers to inquiries as necessary.
Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
Coordinates and implements best practices for the enterprise asset management program implementation which includes conducting research and drafting processes and reports. Assists in the drafting of policies and the creation and maintenance of comprehensive departmental/ interdepartmental documentation.
Tracks and escalates action items, monitors project delivery and client satisfaction, and communicates with all appropriate levels of management including directors, general managers, managers, subject matter experts, and clients.
Provides data collection, analysis of data, presentations and reporting, database administration, project assessment, and creation and maintenance of templates, forms, and processes.
Supervises and/or guides subordinate or contract staff.
Establishes and maintains tracking reports in support of business initiatives, such as trainings, capital program reporting, and communication campaigns related to capital planning a program management.
Develops and maintains dashboards, visualizations and graphics to supply audiences with understandable information.
Maintains and monitors project plans and project schedules. Organizes, attends and participates in stakeholder meetings. Documents and follows up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
Conducts complex cost, budgetary, statistical analysis and develops forecasts, prepares cost benefit analysis, and tracks operational and capital budgets.
Supports the program management processes of integration, scope, schedule, budget, quality, resources, communication, risk, and procurement.
Evaluates business processes, anticipates requirements, uncovers areas for improvement, and develops and implements solutions. Leads ongoing reviews of business processes and develops optimization strategies.
Assists with project initiation, estimation, planning, requirements gathering, analysis and design, technical reviews, integration, implementation, operational turnover, and project closing.
Works directly with the transit and business asset owners across the Authority to perform data analytics, establish monthly compliance reports and, risks and/or issues updates, including mitigation actions and resolution plans.
Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.
Requirements
pmp
bachelor
7 years
microsoft project
primavera
power bi
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
Skills and/or behavioral assessment
In lieu of a bachelor degree, a High School Diploma or GED with four (4) years of experience effectively leading and managing a division or department doing related work.
Bachelor degree in Transportation, Management, Business or Public Administration or a related field
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in project management and/or asset management lifecycle planning, progressively analyzing and coordinating business improvement projects in a large-scale organization.
Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
Microsoft Project, Primavera, Clarity, Power BI, and SharePoint.
Experience at developing interactive and dynamic presentations
Benefits
Personal interview
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
personal interview
skills and/or behavioral assessment
verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
Visa Sponsorship
Information not given or found
Security clearance
criminal background check
medical examination (including drug and alcohol screening)
motor vehicle report review
Company
Overview
WMATA operates the Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess services, providing essential transportation for millions of commuters annually.
It serves the urban and suburban areas across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, making it one of the busiest transit systems in the U.S.
The authority also operates an extensive network of Metrobus routes, ensuring that public transport is accessible across a broad geographical area.
MetroAccess offers specialized paratransit services for individuals with disabilities, making transportation accessible for all.
WMATA’s projects include major capital improvements, such as rail station upgrades, new buses, and implementing advanced fare collection technologies.
A key aspect of WMATA's focus is to continually innovate, ensuring the transit system is safe, reliable, and sustainable for future generations.
Unique to WMATA is its commitment to serving not just the daily commuters, but also tourists, government employees, and those attending major events in the region.
Culture + Values
Recruit, hire and retain top talent where individuals feel valued, supported, and proud of their contribution
Engagement, empowerment, and recognition: empower employees, promote collaboration, and continuously improve culture
Professional and technical skill development: invest in staff, expand career pathways and develop next‑gen leaders and technical experts
Implement strategic workforce planning to close talent and skill gaps through recruiting, retraining, and upskilling
Establish employee value proposition to position Metro as a great place to work and increase overall satisfaction
Execute succession planning to ensure business continuity and reduce uncertainty among staff
Create performance evaluation framework that supports engagement and recognition
Develop culture‑change strategy to increase engagement across the organization
Create an innovation incubator to foster creativity and reward ideas that improve safety, efficiency, processes, and reduce silos
Develop internal customer‑service strategy to enable better collaboration and boost external customer service
Environment + Sustainability
Transition to 100% zero‑emission bus fleet by 2042 (accelerated from 2045)
Achieve 100% zero‑emission bus purchases by 2027
Have five of nine bus garages equipped for zero‑emission buses by 2031, first garage operational by 2027, all by 2041
Deploy 10 battery‑electric buses by 2024 as part of pilot and evaluation
Construct modern, efficient facilities following LEED standards
Implement solar carports generating clean energy, featuring LED lighting, security cameras and shaded parking
Pilot sustainability calculator in Trip Planner so riders can see carbon‑footprint reduction
Inclusion & Diversity
Recruit and hire a workforce that reflects the community served.
Value the ideas, enthusiasm, and ambition each person brings.
Respect and value employees, recognizing their essential contributions.
Equal-Opportunity Employer: Consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
Diverse workforce supports world-class transit service.
Ongoing recruitment plans include building diverse candidate pools.