Senior Transit Program Manager - Rail Projects

Keolis Commuter Services; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Keolis Commuter Services seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead MBTA Commuter Rail programs from planning through construction, testing, and final acceptance. You will develop schedules, coordinate design and commissioning activities with MBTA and external partners, and support procurement and risk management.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in transportation project management, strong communication, and governance across multi-site initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing transportation or transit-related infrastructure projects or programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site or program-level initiatives in a public-sector environment.
• Knowledge of project delivery processes, including permitting, procurement, design development, construction oversight, cost control, and schedule management.
• Familiarity with rail operating environments, safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and multi-stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance.
• Manage assigned MBTA Commuter Rail programs from planning through construction, testing, and final acceptance.
• Develop and track program schedules, milestones, and cost forecasts in alignment with MBTA Capital Investment Plan requirements.
• Coordinate design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities with MBTA departments, the Commuter Rail Operator, and external partners.
• Support procurement activities, contractor oversight, and vendor performance to ensure compliance with MBTA standards, contracts, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate construction phasing and work windows to minimize impacts to rail operations and customers.
• Identify and manage program risks and issues; provide regular status reporting and executive-level updates to MBTA leadership.
• Support operational readiness, including training coordination, system testing, and transition to revenue service.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Multi-site coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation, or related technical field

Job description

Keolis Commuter Services seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead MBTA Commuter Rail programs from planning through construction, testing, and final acceptance. You will develop schedules, coordinate design and commissioning activities with MBTA and external partners, and support procurement and risk management.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in transportation project management, strong communication, and governance across multi-site initiatives.