Genesis10 is seeking a Business Project/Program Manager for a 12-month contract assignment with a transportation client. This position will work in Cedar Rapids, IA. Compensation: $50.00 / HR W2 Summary: The Engineering Project Leader will manage multiple system and software project activities associated with the development and aftermarket maintenance support of Positive Train Control products and services to railroad customers. The position will be the primary point of contact with the engineering teams and cross company departments with responsibility for coordinating, managing and communicating internal project plans and status, managing software releases, and meeting R&D initiatives. Engineering Project Leader will ensure services are completed on time, on budget and meet customer/sponsors requirements.
Responsibilities: - Manage Software Release Process activities to support contractual obligations and R&D initiatives.
- Support maintenance services activities to include identification of work and organizational breakdown structures, support of software and hardware updates, creation of project schedule, requirements creation and management, risk and communication management plans.
- Prepare and manage to a maintenance and service schedules, obtain concurrence of all participating organizations and negotiate service activity logistics with the customer.
- Allocate and track level of effort and finances for the project on a regular basis to supporting organizations
- Support periodic project reviews addressing costs, schedules, risks and customer considerations.
- Support creation of sub-contractor/third party business relationships associated with the Project.
- Monitor project success against the targets cost, margin, schedule, manning, and customer requirements and make required adjustments to meet project internal expectations.
- Support the development of customer enhancement projects including all bid and schedule estimates and management approval activities.
Requirements: - College BS/BA degree required, with preference given to engineering, software fields, or business management areas of study.
- Must have knowledge of Systems/Software Project Management.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve continuous, process-driven improvement of technology-based systems
- Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely, tailored to audience.
- Self-motivated with proven ability to work independently and demonstrate strong leadership and team-building skills
- Ability to develop high level of credibility and strong positive relationships with subordinates, peers, and management.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
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Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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