Principal Project Manager

Job Description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

The Transit Systems Client & Reporting Lead will oversee the monitoring, reporting, and performance management for major transit programs.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Lead the design and implementation of the enhanced transit systems reporting framework.

• Develop and manage dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics to track service delivery, fleet utilization, facility performance and passenger experience.

• Resource management review, upscaling and demobilization

• Ensure timely delivery of PMO monthly and quarterly reporting requirements, providing clear, evidence-based updates to senior leadership and oversight bodies.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure program reporting processes comply with client, stakeholder and other regulatory requirements.

• Oversee the documentation of facility buildout service plans, fleet plans, workforce plans, and operational readiness testing & delivery.

• Provide assurance that reporting outputs are accurate, auditable, and aligned with operational commitments.

• Support the drafting of MOUs, funding agreements, and compliance documentation related to enhanced transit delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Act as the reporting interface between client, stakeholder, partner agencies, and oversight committees.

• Provide authoritative input to elected officials, government agencies, and partners.

• Coordinate with venue operations, mobility hubs, and regional partners to ensure integrated reporting across the transport network.

• Support transparent communication with business, community, and public stakeholders through reporting outputs.

Operational Readiness

• Oversee the development and refinement of the enhanced transit service plan, including fleet deployment, depot locations, and workforce allocation.

• Support operational readiness exercises, ensuring reporting systems are tested and resilient.

• Lead reporting operations, ensuring accurate, real-time data collection and dissemination to command centers and decision-makers.

• Monitor and evaluate enhanced transit effectiveness, adapting reporting strategies in real time to ensure reliable outcomes.

Candidate Suitability

The individual selected for this role brings:

• Extensive expertise in transport planning, traffic management, and large-scale mobility operations.

• Proven leadership in reporting, governance, and performance management for complex, multi-agency projects.

• Direct experience in previous successful mega event operations and other nationally significant infrastructure programs.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus and deliver results in politically and socially complex environments.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions, ensuring operational excellence for events of global significance.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

The expected salary for this position is $220,000- $230,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.