Senior Technical Project Manager - Transportation

Dynamic Map Platform North America, Inc.Livonia, MI

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Job Description

Position Summary

Sr. Technical Project Manager Transportation is responsible for leading technical and program execution elements of transportation sector projects. Activities include generation of technical/cost RFP responses, customer/partner acquisition and sales support activities, and technical project leadership. Additionally, this role will oversee the creation/execution of transportation sector customer/project strategy including alignment of strategy with Senior Leadership and company objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Lead business development team to author both cost and technical RFP responses for public and private transportation tenders
Develop and execute transportation business area strategy including product offerings/road maps in accordance with senior leadership and company direction
Support customer sales activities including meetings, customer on-site activities and tradeshows. Travel as required to support these activities as required
Work closely with cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
Partner with project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
Effectively negotiate issues with the customer & internal teams
Primary technical contact for the customer for all program related items for transportation customers
Support development of requirements and internal company capabilities as required to support transportation business area and product offerings/roadmap
Leverage existing business area contacts to create/grow DMP business opportunities withing the transportation sector

Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies

Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), business or related field.
10+ years of experience working in a program/project manager role for transportation projects or suppliers.
Experience with transportation sector projects including asset management, pavement condition, data acquisition and data processing
PMI/PMP certification is a plus.
GIS/Map product knowledge highly desirable
Organized with excellent written & verbal communication skills, good attention to detail, interpersonal skills and demonstrable success in engineering leadership roles
Ability to influence without authority, working with technical and multi-functional teams who do not report into this role to accomplish objectives and associated deliverables
Experience managing programs with globally located teams for automotive OEMs or automotive suppliers a plus.
Strong and effective decision-making skills

Work Environment

Works in a fast-paced office environment with multiple priorities and competing demands.
Regular office hours with some requirements for additional work during busy times.
May work for long periods reviewing data on computer.
Travel as required to support business development or project execution activities

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all activities required to be successful in the above position. DMP NA retains the right to change or assign other activities to this position.

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