Senior Manager, Mission-Critical Train Control

Metrolink; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolink seeks a Senior Manager, Train Control Systems to lead mission-critical technology solutions. You will oversee Positive Train Control, train control applications, dispatch systems, and related platforms, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include vendor management, documentation, and continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma. The role requires strong leadership, Agile practices, and strategic planning to advance technology roadmaps and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in networking or related field required.
• Minimum five years in 24/7 ops with tier 2/3 support.
• Minimum five years supervising personnel, contracts, and consultants.
• Experience with dispatch, enterprise management, or mission-critical systems.
• Associates may substitute with training and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage PTC, train control apps, dispatch systems for reliability.
• Oversee safety and security systems in mission-critical tech.
• Contractor management for maintenance of back-office and safety systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and lead upgrades and testing.
• Maintain run-book docs and configurations.
• Lead root cause analysis and Lean Six Sigma improvements.
• Communicate requirements via epics, stories; plan/backlog.

Skills

Agile

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Networking or related field

Associate Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Wabtec TMDS

CAD

BOS

MDM

I-ETMS

Job description

Metrolink seeks a Senior Manager, Train Control Systems to lead mission-critical technology solutions. You will oversee Positive Train Control, train control applications, dispatch systems, and related platforms, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include vendor management, documentation, and continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma. The role requires strong leadership, Agile practices, and strategic planning to advance technology roadmaps and