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METRA · 4 hours ago

Sr Mgr Asset Data Compliance

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$96K/yr - $143K/yr

7+ years exp

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The Sr Manager, Asset Data Compliance will manage the maintenance of data processes to ensure compliance with Federal regulations and oversee asset data analysis and integration projects.

IndustrialManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Integrate and manage the maintenance of data processes from multiple sources to provide a unified single view of asset data and ensure compliance with applicable Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) related to Transit Asset Management (TAM) requirements

Manage assigned staff responsible for asset data analysis, quality, integrity, integration, and validation; assist with the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, priorities, policies, and procedures; and ensure staff performance is in compliance

Oversee the implementation of the department's enterprise asset management (EAM) software and data integration projects; collaborate with Information Technology (IT) and software host teams to create a single source system to meet TAM requirements; and assure project milestones are reached, overall goals are met, and completed within scope

Partner with IT and other departments on analytics, data science solutions, and the development of tools, methods, and system infrastructure needed to track and integrate asset data; and ensure updates or enhancements include interface capabilities for continued integration improvement

Responsible for the oversight of all asset-related data collection used for asset management life cycle functions, National Transit Database (NTD) reporting, decision support tool updates, work orders, inspection schedules, equipment defects, maintenance, and overhaul projections; and the development of real-time reports

Monitor legislative changes and evaluate impact on agency operations; be the project and compliance subject matter expert; assist in the development and implementation of data governance; and recommend practice and procedural improvements

Approve time off, coordinate staff schedules, fill vacancies as necessary, and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives

Decide/implement staffing decisions, performance evaluations, and performance improvement, disciplinary, and/or termination procedures

Make recommendations regarding hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary and/or termination procedures

Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Qualification

Asset ManagementData AnalysisEAM SoftwareStatistical ModelingMicrosoft AXProject ManagementSupervisory ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline OR in lieu of a specified degree, any combination of education and experience that equals four (4) years in asset management or program administration preferably in the railroad or transportation industry

In addition to #1, seven (7) years of experience in asset or project management or asset analysis preferably in the railroad or transportation industry

Three (3) years of supervisory experience that includes employee management, providing guidance and training, and monitoring performance

Comprehensive knowledge of tools and techniques used in data collection, analysis, distribution, etc., such as Power BI and Tableau, as well as Maximo, Service Max, or other EAM programs

Comprehensive knowledge of statistical modeling, data mining, segmentation and quantitative analyses, and documentation process activities

Working knowledge of Microsoft AX or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

Working knowledge of project management techniques, processes and practices

Exceptional writing, organization, time-management, and planning skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with all levels of management, outside agencies, and organizations

Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor others

Ability to stay abreast of trends, techniques, and tools to steer internal improvement

Ability to build collaborative relationships to lead multidisciplinary teams, engage project sponsors and key stakeholders, and build consensus to solve problems

Ability to analyze and define business processes

Ability to interact with technical teams to effectively understand and, in turn, explain technical information to non-technical audiences

Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time

Preferred

Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations (e.g. the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49 Transportation) and agencies governing transit operations (i.e. the FRA and FTA) is highly desired