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Position Summary The Project Manager will play a critical role in managing a diverse range of projects, establishing project standards, and developing training programs to enhance project management practices across the organization. The role requires a business-savvy individual who can liaise effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders across the RMV’s complex organizational structure. This manager will manage projects of varying sizes and complexities, ensuring alignment with business priorities, efficient resource allocation, and high-level reporting to inform decision-making. The project manager will ensure projects are tracked comprehensively across systems and workflows, addressing challenges of differing methodologies and tools used by stakeholders. They will work collaboratively with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure consistent methodologies, effective communication, and alignment with organizational goals. Duties and Responsibilities Project Management * Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of projects at the RMV that have been prioritized for delivery. * Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders. * Ensure consistent use of tools, templates, and best practices across projects. Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication * Serve as a liaison between the business units, internal IT team, and external vendor teams to ensure alignment of project goals and priorities. * Facilitate communication and problem-solving across diverse teams to address technical and business challenges. * Prepare and deliver high-level reporting on project progress, resource allocation, and prioritization to inform leadership decisions. Process Improvement and Governance * Establish and refine project intake processes to streamline prioritization and resource allocation. * Establish, implement, and maintain project standards and best practices to ensure consistency across all projects. * Work with stakeholders to harmonize tracking systems and methodologies across teams, ensuring consistency and transparency. * Identify gaps in project reporting and recommend solutions to enhance visibility and accountability. Risk and Issue Management * Proactively identify, track, and manage project risks and issues to mitigate potential impacts on delivery timelines and business outcomes. * Develop contingency plans and communicate with stakeholders to resolve challenges promptly. Training and Development * Develop and deliver training programs to enhance project management competencies across the organization. * Foster a culture of continuous learning by sharing best practices and providing guidance on tools, methodologies, and standards. AdHoc Project Support * Perform ad hoc project management tasks, including data analysis, resource planning, and process assessments, to address evolving business needs. Pre-Hire Process * Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants must agree to and successfully satisfy: (i) a comprehensive name-based and fingerprint-based background check of his/her state and federal criminal history records information from all U.S. states, the District of Columbia and certain U.S. Territories and from some foreign nations; (ii) an employment reference check, and (iii) a satisfactory review of his/her driving records to be eligible for this position. A finalist for this position must be able to pass a comprehensive background check including a criminal record check, Department of Revenue (DOR) check, and employment references. * * *About MassDOT * * * The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. * * * MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions. Minimum Entrance Requirements This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position. Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. * For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us. * For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722. * For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. * The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.* *Job: Administrative Services *Organization: Massachusetts Department of Transportation *Title: *Project Manager- RMV Project Management Office (Administrator VI) Location: Massachusetts-Quincy - 25 Newport Ave Ext Requisition ID: 24000A44