Associate Project Manager Jobs

Location: New York, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that support 85 million mainline and suburban passenger journeys, worldwide, every day. Our Rail Signalling and Communication systems are used on metro lines across major cities, and 72,000 kms of route, 52,000 trains per day in 16 countries are controlled by our Traffic Management Systems. Together We deployed the first-ever nationwide ticketing system which processes over 50 million ticketing transactions in 100 cities daily.

When you rely on urban rail to get you where you want to go, you rely on Thales. In an increasingly fast paced and unpredictable world, our architects design and deliver the extrordinary solutions that make tomorrow's transit possible today - making your life better life better, and keeping you safer in transit. Combining a diversity of talents, we master the decisive moments that matter to you. Whatever it takes.

The Associate Project Manager supports the project activities (including those relating to risks & opportunities) to reach completion of the project regarding its technical, contractual, financial, and customer satisfaction aspects.

The Associate Project Manager is expected to be autonomous and responsible in supporting the Project Manager run the project organization and activities.

Perform the bids activities as requested/required for achieving more transportation business in NYC.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the Project Manager in implementing and managing projects related to Urban Rail Signalling in accordance with contractual requirements and company processes. Contribute to overall performance/schedule compliance, cash flow and budget of the project while ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained.
• For assigned project management Work, lead the team to create an appropriately detailed schedule and then use that schedule and critical path to manage the execution of the project
• Generate and submit official Letters to the customer and or subcontractor.
• Perform other misc project or office support tasks such as be assigned Drug and Alcohol enforcement representative
• Support the Project Manager in evaluating the need for “out of scope” work in-light of strategic project additional opportunities. Enforcing policies and procedures to ensure no unauthorized work is being conducted. Seek out and secure opportunities for variation orders to increase the project margin.
• For assigned project management Work Packages, prepare and present progress report and associated KPIs
• Provide project office with data management activities such as tracking of letters, CDRLs, actions and follow up on open items. Generate KPIs, which are presented to external and internal management.
• Support review and input to the project register. For low criticality Work Packages, be accountable for decisions on expenditures of mitigation actions to support the most advantageous option for the company and project’s benefit and success.
• Display strong communications skills ensuring clarity with the project team and external stakeholders (eg customer, subcontractors etc.)
• For assigned project management Work Packages, lead progress meetings and project reviews.
• Understand the project contract requirements for forecasting & reporting as required by the project to the customer.
• Support evaluation and report on project “Estimates to Complete” in accordance with company practices thus providing clarity on cost exposures and future labour needs.
• For assigned project management Work, evaluate the need for “out of scope” work in-light of strategic project additional opportunities. Enforcing policies and procedures to ensure no unauthorized work is being conducted. Seek out and secure opportunities for variation orders to increase the project margin.
• Submit CDRLs to customer and or subcontractor per the project management requirements.
• For low criticality Work Packages work with Department Managers to review resource requirements (such as LFR, etc) and assist in managing and addressing cost overrun / underruns.

Key Requirements:

• 3 years of Project management experience.
• Knowledge of Project Management Processes, Team management, Coordination skills, Good communications skills, Negotiation skills, Risk Management
• Advanced computer literacy – MS Office (Excel – especially formulas and KPIs, Word, Visio, Powerpoint, Access)
• Master degree or Bachelor degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or similar PM certification
• Knowledge of railway products would be an asset
• Railway experience with MTA highly preferred
• Ability to understand technical matters would be an asset.

Salary Range: $90,000-100,000.

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA and Well-Being plans
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, and Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period
• Company paid holidays and vacation days

The Company provides the following compensation range and general description of benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law

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