Strategic Project Manager — Transit & Digital Projects

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Project Manager (Non-Technical) to lead strategic initiatives across mobile apps, web modernization, and digital fare products. You will drive planning, coordination, and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to improve the customer experience.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and at least seven years of experience in managing complex, high-visibility

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in business analysis or project management.
• Experience managing complex, high-visibility projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead project and program initiatives from planning to execution and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Develop budgets, track expenses, and report progress to leadership.
• Ensure policies and procedures align with organizational goals and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data analysis

Budgeting

Policy coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

MS Project

PMO processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

PeopleSoft

SAP

Maximo

Trapeze

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking a Project Manager (Non-Technical) to lead strategic initiatives across mobile apps, web modernization, and digital fare products. You will drive planning, coordination, and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to improve the customer experience.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and at least seven years of experience in managing complex, high-visibility