Project Manager-CTA

Project Manager, Planning & Development

Chicago Transit Authority

Salary Range: $59,200 - $70,000

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Position Summary Leads and executes projects, initiatives and programs from concept through culmination as designated by the Manager, Strategic Planning, ensuring input and participation from appropriate divisions and departments. Responsible for the successful execution and completion of projects, on time and within budget. Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, coordinates and executes projects and programs at high levels within the Authority. Designs presentations that conveys project and program content and facilitates action by senior management and the Chicago Transit Board.


• Performs strategic analysis and develops scope, project plan and budget for project and programs in conjunction with internal and external departments, including coordination with City, County, State and community organizations as appropriate. Acts as liaison to City of Chicago agencies and other governmental organizations and works to prioritize projects.


• Leads project team meetings to review, track and coordinate project activities. Drives effective team operations to ensure projects remain and are executed within defined scope, time and cost constraints. Takes primary responsibility to provide timely and accurate communication of key project issues and events to project team and management at CTA.


• Reports project-status, identifies and defines project issues, assigns actions and follows-up on issues and tasks. Responsible for dashboard development, coordination and monitoring.


• Researches best practices and trends in the mass transit industry for use of tools or processes to improve development, efficiency and reliability of products or projects.


• Ensures consistency of data and messaging for large scale projects, including support material as needed or desired.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics or a related field. Master's degree preferred.


• 3+ years experience in transit planning may substitute for a degree.


• Thorough knowledge of common computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Must be creative since projects tend to be unique.


• Excellent written and communication skills are required.


• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills are necessary.


• Must be adept at project management and able to manage projects from conception through implementation/completion. Must be able to execute action items.


• Solid interpersonal skills, ability to organize and focus people and build teams.


• Knowledge of public transportation industry is desirable.

Applicants, if hired, must comply with CTA's residency ordinance. CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY THAT NO EMPLOYEE OR APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT WILL BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, ANCESTRY, AGE,UNFAVORABLE MILITARY DISCHARGE OR DISABILITY, PROVIDED THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE DISABILITY IS ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WHICH HE/SHE DESIRES TO HOLD WITH REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION BY THE AUTHORITY. To apply, please visit our website at www.transitchicago.com and click on the "Careers" link under "Doing Business".