San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)
Group Manager, Systems Engineering
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), Oakland, California, United States, 94616
PAY RATE
Non-Represented Pay Band E11
Minimum: $176,950.00/year - Maximum: $268,081.00/year
Note: The starting negotiable salary offer will be between $176,950.00/year - $236,551.12/year, commensurate with education and experience.
REPORTS TO Assistant Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer
CURRENT ASSIGNMENT This job announcement will be used to fill two vacancies - one Group Manager, Systems Engineering under the Communications & Controls group and one Group Manager, Systems Engineering under the Computer Systems & Data Analytics Engineering group.
Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you make a difference to Bay Area residents. BART is the fifth busiest passenger rail system in the nation providing quality service running on an asset base that combines over 50-year-old infrastructure with trend-setting technology.
We are seeking Engineering leadership professionals who have a passion for innovating safe and reliable solutions to complex Engineering problems, creating high performing multidisciplinary teams, and have a passion for enabling Bay Area riders to get work, school, and other places they need to go.
These Deputy Director level positions will lead multiple divisions each totaling 20-30 engineering and management staff. The incumbents in these key leadership roles will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring their respective engineering teams. The incumbents will also be responsible for managing, through subordinate staff, major special Engineering projects throughout the District including contracted professional Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance services. These groups are critical players in achieving and maintaining a State of Good Repair by interacting with Maintenance, Operations, other BART departments, and external agencies.
The incumbent for the Communications & Controls Group will lead Train Control and Communications Engineering teams, related to systems and field devices.
The incumbent for the Computer Systems & Data Analytics Engineering Group will lead the Computer Systems, Data Analytics, and Fare Collection Engineering teams.
The selected candidates will demonstrate superior abilities in leadership, technical acumen, and self-motivation, as well as extensive management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and sound judgment driving innovations and achievements in the fields of communications, controls, electronics, engineering, systems, and computer science. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California is preferred.
Qualifications
Leading complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs with a strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability.
Applying innovative and creative problem-solving approaches to enhance asset performance and operational resilience.
Driving data-informed change initiatives, leveraging established tools and methodologies to lead transformational efforts that improve team effectiveness and cross-organizational collaboration.
Setting, communicating, and tracking ambitious performance goals that align with and advance the organization's mission.
Responsibilities
Assumes full management responsibility for all assigned Systems Engineering Divisions including configuration control, communications engineering, computer systems engineering and train control engineering.
Provides technical oversight, direction, and guidance for projects directly or indirectly involving assets managed by Systems Engineering.
Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned engineering division.
Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.
Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the Systems Engineering Group's work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
Provides strategic direction in the research, analysis, development and implementation of new technology in assigned program areas including voice and data communications, computer systems and train control systems engineering.
Oversees the administration of special systems engineering projects and major contract design and development projects; oversees and directs the work of consultant and contracted staff.
Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned areas of responsibility; evaluates impact upon District operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
Explains, justifies and defends departmental programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
Represents the Systems Engineering Group to representatives of manufacturers, vendors, governmental agencies and professional and business organizations; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
Provides responsible staff assistance to the Assistant Chief Engineer; participates on various District management committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of systems development and engineering communications and electronics.
Education Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electronics, computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience The equivalent of six (6) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in electronic communications and computer systems design and development or related experience which must have included at least two (2) years of management and administrative experience.
Substitution Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.
Knowledge of
Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive systems engineering and design including communications, computer and train control systems engineering
Principles and practices of communications, electronics, computer and train control systems design
Principles and practices of project and contract management
Principles and practices of policy development and administration
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
Principles and practices of program development and administration
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Skill / Ability in
Managing a comprehensive communication, computer and train control systems engineering and design program
Developing and administering department goals, objectives and procedures
Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate adjustments
Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
Delegating authority and responsibility
Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff
Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports
Preparing and administering large and complex budgets
Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and writing
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
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Minimum: $176,950.00/year - Maximum: $268,081.00/year
Note: The starting negotiable salary offer will be between $176,950.00/year - $236,551.12/year, commensurate with education and experience.
REPORTS TO Assistant Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer
CURRENT ASSIGNMENT This job announcement will be used to fill two vacancies - one Group Manager, Systems Engineering under the Communications & Controls group and one Group Manager, Systems Engineering under the Computer Systems & Data Analytics Engineering group.
Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you make a difference to Bay Area residents. BART is the fifth busiest passenger rail system in the nation providing quality service running on an asset base that combines over 50-year-old infrastructure with trend-setting technology.
We are seeking Engineering leadership professionals who have a passion for innovating safe and reliable solutions to complex Engineering problems, creating high performing multidisciplinary teams, and have a passion for enabling Bay Area riders to get work, school, and other places they need to go.
These Deputy Director level positions will lead multiple divisions each totaling 20-30 engineering and management staff. The incumbents in these key leadership roles will be accountable for planning, directing, managing, and measuring their respective engineering teams. The incumbents will also be responsible for managing, through subordinate staff, major special Engineering projects throughout the District including contracted professional Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance services. These groups are critical players in achieving and maintaining a State of Good Repair by interacting with Maintenance, Operations, other BART departments, and external agencies.
The incumbent for the Communications & Controls Group will lead Train Control and Communications Engineering teams, related to systems and field devices.
The incumbent for the Computer Systems & Data Analytics Engineering Group will lead the Computer Systems, Data Analytics, and Fare Collection Engineering teams.
The selected candidates will demonstrate superior abilities in leadership, technical acumen, and self-motivation, as well as extensive management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and sound judgment driving innovations and achievements in the fields of communications, controls, electronics, engineering, systems, and computer science. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California is preferred.
Qualifications
Leading complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs with a strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability.
Applying innovative and creative problem-solving approaches to enhance asset performance and operational resilience.
Driving data-informed change initiatives, leveraging established tools and methodologies to lead transformational efforts that improve team effectiveness and cross-organizational collaboration.
Setting, communicating, and tracking ambitious performance goals that align with and advance the organization's mission.
Responsibilities
Assumes full management responsibility for all assigned Systems Engineering Divisions including configuration control, communications engineering, computer systems engineering and train control engineering.
Provides technical oversight, direction, and guidance for projects directly or indirectly involving assets managed by Systems Engineering.
Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned engineering division.
Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.
Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the Systems Engineering Group's work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
Provides strategic direction in the research, analysis, development and implementation of new technology in assigned program areas including voice and data communications, computer systems and train control systems engineering.
Oversees the administration of special systems engineering projects and major contract design and development projects; oversees and directs the work of consultant and contracted staff.
Monitors developments and legislation related to assigned areas of responsibility; evaluates impact upon District operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
Explains, justifies and defends departmental programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
Represents the Systems Engineering Group to representatives of manufacturers, vendors, governmental agencies and professional and business organizations; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
Provides responsible staff assistance to the Assistant Chief Engineer; participates on various District management committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of systems development and engineering communications and electronics.
Education Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electronics, computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience The equivalent of six (6) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional experience in electronic communications and computer systems design and development or related experience which must have included at least two (2) years of management and administrative experience.
Substitution Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.
Knowledge of
Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive systems engineering and design including communications, computer and train control systems engineering
Principles and practices of communications, electronics, computer and train control systems design
Principles and practices of project and contract management
Principles and practices of policy development and administration
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
Principles and practices of program development and administration
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Skill / Ability in
Managing a comprehensive communication, computer and train control systems engineering and design program
Developing and administering department goals, objectives and procedures
Analyzing and assessing policies and operational needs and making appropriate adjustments
Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
Delegating authority and responsibility
Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff
Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports
Preparing and administering large and complex budgets
Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and writing
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
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