Infrastructure Project Advisory Manager

Tharp Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting seeks an experienced Manager to lead complex infrastructure advisory projects in asset management, transit operations, and technology implementations. You will act as the primary client contact, deliver governance frameworks, and mentor junior staff while guiding technology initiatives across platforms such as IBM Maximo MAS9 and ERM systems.

The role requires five+ years in rail, transit, or utilities, with strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in critical infrastructure sectors such as rail, transit, or utilities.
• Experience in management or technology consulting is required.
• Hands-on experience with Enterprise Asset Management technologies and business process re-engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex infrastructure advisory projects and serve as primary client contact.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality reports and governance frameworks.
• Guide technology initiatives across platforms like IBM Maximo MAS9 and ERM systems.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Process design

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

IBM Maximo MAS9

ERM systems

Job description

The role involves leading and managing complex infrastructure advisory projects focused on asset management, transit operations, and technology implementations.

Responsibilities include serving as the primary client contact, building strong relationships, delivering high-quality reports and governance frameworks, and guiding technology initiatives involving platforms like IBM Maximo MAS9 and ERM systems.

The Manager will oversee project execution, manage resources, budgets, and timelines, mentor junior staff, and support business development activities to foster practice growth.

Qualifications require a minimum of five years of experience in critical infrastructure sectors such as rail, transit, or utilities, with expertise in management or technology consulting.

Applicants should have hands‑on experience with Enterprise Asset Management technologies, business process re‑engineering, and knowledge of asset management standards like ISO 55001.

Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to travel.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Key skills include stakeholder engagement, process design, compliance with asset management frameworks, and leadership in a fast-paced environment.