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Transportation Project Manager

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Backlog Prioritization, Billing, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Establish Priorities, Kanban, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Primavera, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Engineering, Progress Reports, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Sales Management, Schedule Development, Standup Meetings, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Train Transportation
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
9 days ago
Executive Summary:
  • We are seeking a Transportation Project Manager for an innovative rail engineering solutions provider and systems integrator. This onsite role, based in San Diego, CA, reports directly to the VP of Transportation Systems.
  • The Project Manager (PM) will oversee system integration and implementation projects, managing project schedules, resources, invoicing, budgets, and executive reporting. The PM will also interface with clients and coordinate field activities, including creating Site-Specific Work Plans and supporting installation teams. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams across the organization to ensure project success.
  • The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in engineering or technical program management, with 2 3 years managing complex program schedules. Strong communication, leadership, and coordination skills are essential. Experience in rail/transportation, along with proficiency in Primavera P6 or Zenhub (or similar Kanban tools), is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead system integration/implementation projects, ensuring all project management functions are executed effectively.
  • Develop, manage, and communicate project schedules, budgets, resources, and progress reports.
  • Coordinate directly with clients and oversee field activities, including creating and managing Site-Specific Work Plans.
  • Conduct daily/weekly stand-up meetings and facilitate discussions on high-value, complex IT delivery projects.
  • Collaborate with team leads to plan and prioritize backlogs, ensuring alignment with overall project deadlines.
  • Break down project roadmaps into clear, prioritized tasks to improve delivery efficiency.
  • Monitor team velocity and capacity; generate progress reports (sprint reports, velocity charts).
  • Work closely with product owners, engineers, and PM teams to align deliverables with project milestones.
  • Proactively identify and resolve risks, impediments, and issues, escalating to senior management when necessary.
  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process efficiency and team productivity.
  • Manage project schedules in Primavera P6 and ensure accurate reporting.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering or technical program/project management.
  • 2 3 years managing complex program schedules.
  • Experience in rail/transportation projects preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Zenhub or similar Kanban tools preferred.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage client-facing projects.
  • Strong project planning, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration abilities.
  • Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to influence, motivate, and lead diverse teams.

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