Manager, Public Transportation

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what's next through sport, community and the power of our differences.Manager, Public Transportation:LA28's Manager, Public Transportation will support the coordination of the overall development and implementation of LA28's Transportation (TRA) projects, by managing complex collaboration across LA28's functional areas and external partners while maintaining credibility and ensuring key milestones are met. This role will support project management for the Games Mobility Executives and the Transportation functional area (FA). This candidate will deliver tracking for milestones across the TRA FA, provide high level administrative support and provide project management and eventual delivery of projects with the Games Mobility Executive (Caltrans, Metro, LA28, Metrolink, LADOT, LA Mayors Office, SCAG). This candidate should be proactive, organized, and with strong communication skills. LA28's Manager, Public Transportation will report directly to LA28's Sr, Manager, Public Transportation while working closely with the leaders across LA28's Functional Areas.Key Responsibilities:Project Planning and Coordination:

• Support and coordinate over 120 milestones to be delivered across the Transportation team at LA28
• Develop planning strategies, risk and cost analysis supporting the delivery of milestones and overarching strategy of the transportation team
• Support and develop strategies for project management of the Games Mobility Executive including supporting more than 12 subcommittees spanning 15 priority projects with project management strategy and supportReporting and Documentation:
  • Document integrated strategies from the transportation team and leading the development and delivery of the Games Mobility and Transportation Strategy document
  • Support the creation of deliverables for the Transportation functional area
  • Manage the Games Mobility Executive information governance and strategic yearly planning approachStakeholder Engagement:
    • Develop key cross functional relationships to understand wider business interdependencies and requirements for transportation team
    • Support key business relationships including strategy, IOC & IPC, finance and SPMO to ensure delivery of TRA milestones
    • Engage with key external transportation partners to ensure delivery of key information as required internally for examples Games Route Network delivery.Background & Qualifications:
      • A strong knowledge of transportation planning and operations, with a clear track record of successfully coordinating with multiple agencies and stakeholders to deliver complex transportation projects.
      • Direct experience managing, delivering, and/or operating transportation operations and/or special event traffic management systems at the local level.
      • Strong business acumen with exceptional strategic thinking and project management skills.
      • Aptitude for prioritizing and planning multi-stakeholder initiatives, providing direction when needed, empowering others, and removing obstacles to get work done.
      • Ability to create effective relationships, influence, and collaborate at all organizational levels and across all partner groups.
      • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to educate others on complex technical concepts, and to lead, facilitate, and present to large and small groups.
      • Ability to gather and assess data and produce technical reports and/or slide decks.
      • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint required.
      • Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).Education / Training / Certifications:
        • A Bachelor's degree in transportation planning or engineering, urban planning, or related field/equivalent work experience.
        • 7+ years of relevant experience in transportation planning, design, construction, operations, and/or maintenance, particularly as a part of a public transportation agency capitol program and/or annual work plan, or similar field preferred.The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000.LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply.Apply for this job* indicates a required field
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