RETURN TO JOB SEARCH RESULTS Sr Project Manager Location 191 Rosa Parks St, Suite 800, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 US
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Categories Professional & Corporate
Req ID JR5566 Sr Project Manager (Open)

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

About the Position
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing several concurrent Fleet Electrification Projects where electric school buses are deployed to First Student locations.  The Project Manager will create and drive plans that will build the required electric infrastructure, hire the proper support personnel, work with federal and state officials to obtain grants and funding, procure and deliver the vehicles and put them into operation. 

Responsibilities:

Project management activities for concurrent, complex projects  Partner with internal and third-party development team members to managing project plan, deliverables, and issue resolutionPartner and work directly with Location Management and front-line employees for business requirement gathering and deployment tasksEstablish production roll out plan and end-user communication planLead specific workstreams and deliver practical activities required to maintain progress to plan (for example, gathering requirements, negotiating contracts, managing suppliers, drafting reports, etc.)Work independently to draft project plan, project deliverables and resource requirementsManage multiple and concurrent large sized projects  Work independently to drive execution of project tasks with escalation when required.Coordinate and lead weekly project status update meetings with core project team membersProvide timely and accurate status and metric reporting.Proactively manage and resolve project issues, risks, and conflict.Present project status updates to various levels of the organizationManage project tasks utilizing Microsoft Project and Procure PPM toolsTrack and report project financials

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferably in management information systems or construction management or equivalent experienceDemonstrated experience managing team-based projects and providing direction and support to less experienced staffStrong client management and organizational skills with high attention to detailOutstanding communication, writing and critical thinking skillsHighly motivated with a strong work ethic and desire to advance within the organizationSeven or more years of successful project management experienceThree to five years of experience managing research or consulting projects, which includes experience related to transportation electrification

First for a Reason

Benefits
We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

Professional Advancement
Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 3 to 5 month Manager-In-Development program prepares future leaders at First Student.
 

Extensive Training
Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.
 

Diversity & Inclusion
Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.
 

Community Service & Impact
Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others.

Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!

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