Strategic Initiatives Manager - Data-Driven Transit Improvement

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; New Carrollton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority seeks a Manager Strategic Initiatives to lead high-priority projects improving efficiency, service quality, and performance. You will coordinate across departments, manage agile teams, and analyze data to identify opportunities and drive implementation.

The role requires extensive data analysis and project management experience within a complex public-sector environment. Excellent stakeholder management and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of data analysis techniques and data systems.
• Strong project management skills across multiple projects in a large organization.
• Familiarity with budgetary and contract management in a public sector setting.
• Preferred PMP certification or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, management, and control of major departmental projects to deliver efficiencies and performance gains.
• Conduct advanced data analyses and present findings to inform strategic decisions.
• Manage agile teams comprising internal and external members for project delivery.
• Build partnerships across departments and external partners to enable innovative solutions.
• Regularly produce analytical reports informing strategic decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Excel (Pivot tables, VBA)

SQL / Hive / Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Public Administration or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Maximo

Management information systems

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority seeks a Manager Strategic Initiatives to lead high-priority projects improving efficiency, service quality, and performance. You will coordinate across departments, manage agile teams, and analyze data to identify opportunities and drive implementation.

The role requires extensive data analysis and project management experience within a complex public-sector environment. Excellent stakeholder management and reporting skills are essential.