Project Administrator jobs in Attleboro, MA

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is recruiting internally and externally for one position of
Information Services Project Administrator. This is a Laborers International Union of North America,
Local 808 (LIUNA, Local 808) position. All applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) selection
criteria will apply when considering internal applicants.

Position: Information Services Project Administrator

Posting Period: July 11, 2023 through July 28, 2023

Salary: $82,003.71 to $102,504.64 Annum (Pay Grade 136)

Union Affiliation: Laborers International Union of North America, Local 808

(LIUNA Local 808)

Reports To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Summary of Position:
Under the general direction of the Chief Technology Officer, this position will be responsible for translating
and coordinating the Authority's objectives into reality in those areas where IT can provide such
accomplishment. This position will interface with users and mid-level managers in fulfilling the IT project
needs in various departments. This position may be required to respond to IT emergencies after hours and
on weekends but will maintain a strong dedication to process standardization and documentation in order
to minimize the risk of emergency situations.

The Information Services Project Administrator will evaluate existing applications to determine technical
changes, schedule projects, resources, and monitor project timelines. The Information Services Project
Administrator plans, coordinates, and supervises all activities related to the design, development,
implementation of the organization's projects. Other duties will include working with various departmental
projects as lead for IT involvement, will provide adequate documentation and establish training procedures.
This position will also be responsible for some ongoing tasks related to new and existing projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicates and coordinates with vendors as deemed necessary;

• Assists with development and coordination of long and short-term systems project plans and identifies

the strategies, tactics, and resources necessary to successfully implement such plans;

• Assists with development and implementation systems software changes throughout RIPTA's

Departments;

• Coordinates with both hardware/software vendors in implementation of annual contractual

maintenance agreements;

• Will play a role in training employees on updated and new software applications;

• As part of a team, maintains system security as related to user applications;

• Other related duties as assigned by the Chief Technology Officer.

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any
particular position, nor are they intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and
control the work of employees under their supervision.

Qualification Requirements and Selection Process:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions;

• Expert level in Microsoft Office Applications;

• Working knowledge of networking protocols and databases;

• Interested applicants should submit their resume and written request to the Human Resources

Department by due date;

• May be required to pass an oral interview and/or written skills assessment;

• Applicant will be required to submit a Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) from their state of

residence to Human Resources when a conditional offer of employment has been made;

• Applicant must provide RIPTA a copy of any required licensure and/or certifications needed to

perform job functions prior to appointment;

• Applicant must provide RIPTA a copy of degree and/or transcripts from accredited educational

institution;

• Applicant will be required to pass a nationwide full criminal background check to be conducted

by RIPTA;

• Applicants claiming Military status; should submit a copy of the DD-214 form.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major concentration in Computer Science
or a related field required.

Experience:

• Four (4) to six (6) years' experience working in an IS environment coordinating and maintaining IT

projects.

• Must possess previous experience working with end users and installing hardware and software.

• Preference will be given to specific experience attained in the areas of ERP migration involving IBM

iSeries servers (AS400), technical management, technical understanding, trouble shooting, training,
and creating documents.

OR: RIPTA reserves the right to consider any combination of education and experience that shall be
substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Independent Action:
Must be self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision and shifting priorities within prescribed
timelines.

Supervisory Responsibility:
None

Interested applicants should visit www.ripta.com/careers to submit their cover letter, resume,
certification copies and RIPTA employment application; to the Human Resources Department at
705 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 or via email to jobs@ripta.com no later than Friday,
July 28, 2023. Telephone calls regarding application status will not be accepted.

RIPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
that no employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against regardless of race, color, sex,
age, national origin, religion, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status and/or
gender identity or expression.