Transit Communications Modernization Program Manager

PEMCCO is seeking a Transit Communications Modernization Program Manager to lead a high‑visibility initiative transitioning a large urban multi‑modal transit system from legacy 900 MHz platforms to an 800 MHz APCO P25 communications architecture. This role drives long‑term communications resilience for a high‑ridership, safety‑critical transportation network and requires executive‑level leadership across engineering, operations, regulatory coordination, and phased implementation readiness. The ideal candidate will distill complex RF engineering analysis into executive‑ready decision materials while navigating a politically visible, mission‑critical public infrastructure environment.

PEMCCO, Inc. is an Information Technology and Information Management (IT/IM) services firm. We assist our customers in maximizing existing and emerging technologies to achieve their desired business productivity objectives. Living the Culture and Making It Happen is the motto we live by. We Live the Culture by carrying out the tenets of our Core Values of Loyalty, Integrity, and Commitment to our Customers and Employees every day. We Make It Happen by following Smart Organization Healthy Organization (SOHO) principles for internal and external communications and the successful execution of projects.

This role follows a Hybrid/On‑Site schedule; however, candidates should anticipate substantial on‑site coordination within active rail and bus operational environments.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Essential Functions

• Lead development of the Spectrum Transition Roadmap and phased modernization strategy.

• Serve as primary point of contact for program execution and governance coordination.

• Integrate RF engineering, systems integration, pilot validation, and regulatory activities.

• Facilitate cross-departmental coordination across Engineering, Operations, IT, Legal, and Public Safety stakeholders.

• Oversee schedule, risk register, and budget management.

• Support engineering-led development of downstream Statements of Work.

• Present risk-balanced architectural options (including trunking and simulcast considerations) to executive leadership.

• Ensure deliverables meet quality, documentation, and compliance standards.

• Support modernization planning within constrained outage windows in active transit facilities.

• Support regional interoperability planning initiatives.

• Participate in vendor technical evaluation processes.

• Contribute to long-term communications modernization planning beyond initial transition phases.

Competencies

• Executive communication and stakeholder diplomacy
• Risk management and phased implementation planning
• Infrastructure modernization leadership
• Governance coordination in complex institutional environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of program management experience in public safety, transit, or large-scale communications infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting 800 MHz P25 modernization or LMR transition initiatives.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder public-sector programs with regulatory dependencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or Project Management.
• Experience supporting large urban transit systems.
• PMP certification.
• Candidates with experience in transit, public safety, or large‑scale infrastructure projects are strongly preferred.

Certifications / Licenses

• PMP (Preferred)
• Professional Engineer (Optional)

Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Whole Life Plus, Identity Theft, and Law Assure
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compensation

• $72.13 - $89.67 hourly, depending on experience, ability, capability, and certifications.

PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.