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As our Project Manager (Non-Technical), you will deliver strategic projects that improve how customers plan trips, manage accounts, access service information, and pay for transit. Partnering with teams across the Authority, you will help deliver major initiatives from mobile apps and web modernization, to digital fare products and other technology-enabled customer experiences that impact millions of customer interactions each year. If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy bringing teams together to solve challenging problems, and are passionate about improving the customer experience through technology, we'd love to hear from you.\nJob Description:\nThe Project Manager (Non-Technical) conducts research and gathers data from various sources in response to inquiries from internal and external entities and keeps department leadership appraised on matters that may have an impact on the delivery of the department's mission. 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The report shall include a register of completed tasks, all payments issued and any problems causing delays, redirection of focus or that impacts project delivery timeline or strategy. A progress report will be provided to OMBS as well as the program's front office (ELT member) as required.\nResponsible for cost allocation to appropriate projects and for the timely and accurate review and approval of applicable invoices.\nOther Duties\nMaintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.\nThe functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. 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