Project Manager

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that support organizational goals and operational priorities. This role leads cross-functional project teams, manages project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communications, and ensures successful project execution from initiation through completion. Success in this role requires strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills. Key competencies include Communication, Strategic Thinking, Team Builder, and Customer Centricity. Physical demands include sitting, handling objects, lifting up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally. Conditions may include exposure to aircraft, vehicles, and outdoor environments, and may require work beyond normal hours during emergencies. Employment is contingent upon a post-offer drug screening and a pre-employment investigation including a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

Lead projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout; Develop and maintain project charters, schedules, work plans, budgets, risk registers and status reports; Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success measures; Coordinate resources and activities across multiple departments and stakeholders; Monitor project progress and implement corrective action as necessary; Build strong working relationships with project sponsors, business leaders, team members, and external partners; Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and status updates; Communicate project progress, risks, issues, and decisions to stakeholders; Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate resolution of competing priorities; Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; Escalate significant issues and barriers as appropriate; Develop contingency plans to address project challenges; Track and manage project dependencies and resource constraints; Ensure compliance with established project management methods, standards, and governance requirements; Maintain accurate project documentation and records; Prepare project dashboards, reports, and presentations for leadership review; Monitor project performance metrics and recommend process improvements; Identify opportunities to improve project management practices; Participate in lessons learned activities and incorporate best practices; Support organizational change management and adoption efforts

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required; Three (3) to seven (7) years of project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives; Demonstrated success managing projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities; Experience developing project schedules, budgets, and status reports; Strong project planning and organizational skills; Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to influence and coordinate work across departments without direct authority; Effective facilitation and stakeholder management skills; Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office applications; Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations; Must be able to understand and speak clearly in English

Nice to have

Experience in transportation, aviation, infrastructure, or similar complex organization; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or obtained within 24 months of start; CAPM, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications are desirable

Benefits

Two plan options for healthcare coverage with an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA); Dental plans with an option covering children's orthodontia; Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care expenses; Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan (defined-benefit plan vesting after 10 years of service); Deferred Compensation Plan; Employee Assistance Program (free counselling, financial guidance, care coordination); Life insurance options; Wellness program; Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program