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Description
Job Summary:
Manages applications development projects and systems support related to mission critical rail transportation systems within Network Operations, Train Operations, and Dispatching teams.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities:
* Plan, coordinate, and track the project activities for initiatives of supported customer groups. Manage small, medium, and large projects. Assist in planning and organizing resources from across all Technology areas along with the Business to achieve Project objectives. Establish procedures and processes for project activities.
* Create, monitor, and maintain projects in project management software including managing project plan tasking and assignments. Work closely with Finance and the Program Management Office (PMO) to maintain data accuracy in corporate financial software.
* Guide the team through all phases of the project life cycle. Supervise and direct activities as required ensuring successful project implementation.
* Owns accountability and status of project budgets and timelines with Technology management and business partners. Contribute to all yearly budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
* Coordinate the activities of the project team with other departments, business partners, and vendors. Ensure adherence to CSX standards and review project deliverables.
* Manage project reporting and issue processes. Manage project deliveries including risk mitigation, assessing critical paths and dependencies, and measurement of milestones.
* Manage the maintenance and support of one or more existing systems. Responsibilities include service level agreement (SLA) compliance, budget compliance, maintaining issues list and issue priorities, assigning tasks, and regular status meetings with business partners.
* Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree from an accredited institution required
* 5 or more years of experience required managing or leading IT projects OR 5 or more years of supervisory experience required
Equivalent Minimum Qualifications:
* Associates degree from an accredited institution required in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Technology, or related major field of study
* 7 or more years of experience required managing or leading IT projects OR 5 or more years of supervisory experience required
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to meeting the above qualifications, any of the following are preferred:
* Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering and 5 or more years of experience managing or leading Transportation/Logistics/Rail Operations IT projects
*
Experience with projects relevant to the focus of this position
* Certifications/Licenses: certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Knowledge and Skills:
* Knowledge of project management methods
* Knowledge of system development life cycles and methodologies
* Written and oral communications skills to communicate with all levels in the organization efficiently and effectively as well as creating clear visual presentations for business and upper management
* Collaborative and coaching skills
* Project management software skills
*
Microsoft Office skills
*
Contract and vendor management skills
*
Computer Associates (CA)/Niku Clarity skills
*
Microsoft Sharepoint skills
Competencies:
The CSX Competency Framework is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following competencies: analyze issues and make effective decisions, advance the business, engage, coach, and build a diverse workforce, build partnerships, improve service quality and processes, execute effectively, demonstrate personal leadership, and demonstrate functional and technical agility.
Job Requirements:
* Work hours may vary in length and schedule. Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek.
* 5% travel required.
* Work hours may include on call 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, with extended periods of time away from home.
* May be required to travel to Business Continuity site in support of real or test disaster recovery exercises.
* The applicant selected for this position may be required to successfully complete a background check and drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position.
Environmental Conditions:
* Work inside an office environment.
Safety Commitment:
Safety is a way of life at CSX, encompassing every aspect of company operations. Guided by a policy of ensuring the safety of our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve, CSX works relentlessly to prevent accidents and injuries. Not only is it the right thing to do, but when a company puts safety first, everyone benefits: the employees and their families, the customers, and the communities.
Company Profile:
CSX Corporation, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, is a multi-modal freight transportation company serving customers across North America. Through its primary subsidiary, CSX operates the largest railroad in the eastern United States with operations in 23 states, the District of Columbia, and two Canadian provinces. CSX also includes an integrated intermodal company which serves customers with its own truck and terminal operations as well as a dedicated domestic container fleet. Other CSX subsidiaries provide technology and real estate support to the company. These subsidiaries combine to allow CSX to deliver efficient freight alternatives to customers in a variety of industries, including coal, chemicals, automobiles, metals, agricultural and forest products, food and consumer goods.
CSX Technology provides a wide range of information technology applications. Applications encompass day-to-day processing including freight scheduling, tracking, and monitoring, as well as more comprehensive functions such as data resource management, system architecture, and network management. CSX Technology is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.
Closing Statement:
At CSX two of the company's core values are People Make The Difference and Safety Is A Way of Life. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.
CSX is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer that supports diversity in the workplace.
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Primary Location
: United States-FL-Jacksonville
Schedule
: Full-time
Relocation Available
:Yes
Tax Status
: Railroad Retirement
Overtime Status
: Exempt
Closing Date
: Sep 1, 2010
Number of Openings
: 1
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22001103
Posted / Updated:
9/4/2010 3:49:35 AM
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