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Job Details: General Projects Manager

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Reference	USA39
Recruiter	Thales
Industry Sector	Other Rail Projects vacancies, Other Transportation/Transit/Logistics, Rail Project management jobs, Rail Project Manager jobs - Multidisciplinary, Railway Project Manager jobs - Signalling, Rolling Stock, Railcar, Depots, Plants jobs, Testing & Commissioning jobs, Transport/Town/Traffic/Transit Planning & analysis
Salary	Negotiable
Locations	Rail jobs in USA, Railroad jobs New York
Contract Type	Permanent
Date Posted	19 August 2010

Job Description
DESCRIPTION Thales is a global technology leader for the aerospace, space, defense, security and transportation markets. In 2008, the company generated revenues of 12.7 billion Euros (approximately USD 18.6 billion) with 68,000 employees in 50 countries. With its 25,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design, develop and deploy equipment, systems and services that meet the most complex security requirements. Thales has an exceptional international footprint, with operations around the world working with customers as local partners. Thales USA Website Main Job Function: Overall Management of Design, Development, Installation and Commissioning of CBTC and AWS signaling system on operating transit railroad (USD 350 million dollar program). Primary Job Responsibilities: Principal Interface and Contact for the New York City Transit Authority Establish Project Management and Subcontractor Management Plan for 77 month signal conversion and modernization program: - Develop Program Master Plan, WBS, Program Schedule and Work Packages for all constituents including TT&SI, TRSS and Installation Subcontractor. - Secure permanent NY office facilities and infrastructure for Owner and Thales - Develop position descriptions for key personnel and secure transfers or recruit - Prepare conformed program cost estimate, issue work packages and approve budgets - Oversee subcontractor selection and contract negotiations Monitor, control and report status of all elements of program and budgets Identify and proactively mitigate program risks Assure on-time delivery of contract services and deliverables Manage customer relationships and activities; internal to Thales and/or external subcontractors Prepare and maintain program sales and financial forecasts Assure timely invoicing and collection Job Requirements and Essential Skills: Must have 5+ years experience working with operating transit railroads and familiarity with operating restrictions, logistical challenges and safe work environment. Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills Strong process orientation and discipline to ensure compliance with both Corporate and Customer procedures Critical thinking, able to identify and implement better efficiencies and process improvements Good organization, planning and team building skills Effective communication skills to interact professionally with all levels inside and outside the organization. Flexibility to take on additional projects and adapt to changes in priorities Advanced MS Office skills Occasional domestic and international travel (approximately 10%) Education and Experience: BA/BS in technical, management, or business related field required; Master s Degree desirable Must meet the contract minimum requirements for project manager with respect to prior experience Must have 5+ years experience as a program manager in transit industry and have prior experience delivering complex systems in live operating environments. Must have experience managing Installation/Infrastructure Subcontractors 10+ years in experience in deploying fixed block signaling systems 5+ years plus experience in delivering CBTC systems

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Job Details: General Projects Manager

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