Salary : $102,793.00 - $159,329.00 Annually
Location : Metrolink Operations Center (MOC), 2558 Supply Street, Bldg. A, Pomona, California 91767, CA
Job Type: At Will Full Time
Job Number: 23-2400224
Department: Program Management
Division: Program Delivery
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
SUMMARY
Job Title: Manager II (Various)
Working Title: Manager II, Project Management Office
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Manager II, Project Management Office (PMO) serves as the Project Controls Manager, overseeing the development of cash flow forecasts, project status reporting, schedule management and risk management across individual capital projects and the overall project portfolio. This position independently represents the organization and serves as a subject matter expert with specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience in project controls. The incumbent is responsible for leading a specialty program area that has a significant impact on the organization's capital program and strategic objectives.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the senior level of the Manager (various) series. At this level, incumbents typically independently represent the organization; serve as a subject matter expert who possesses highly specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience; are responsible for a specialty program area that has a major impact on the organization.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
- Receives oversight from departmental management.
- First-line supervisory responsibility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities
- Responsible for managing all departmental services and activities.
- Plan, monitor, and evaluate the efficiency of processes and procedures for specific areas.
- Identify key personnel, develop growth opportunities, and develop strong business relationships with internal teams, SCRRA leadership and various stakeholders.
- Help develop project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), controls, and feedback systems to measure and monitor the overall health of projects and programs.
- Conduct research, formulate recommendations and prepare reports for presentations to management.
- Participate in hiring and training new employees.
- Collaborate with SCRRA departments
- Responsible for creating cash flow reports for capital projects
- Participate in regular meetings with project managers to develop and maintain project schedules in P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC)
- Take the lead in coordinating with Grants and Finance to develop annual capital budgets
- Develop templates and reports to support risk identification, management and mitigation across capital projects and overall project portfolio.
- Utilize Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), including Unifier and OPC, to manage project data, track progress, and support capital project delivery.
- Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
- Prepare analytical and statistical reports on assigned project operations and activities
- Communicate regularly with other managers, executive leadership, and other designated contacts within the SCRRA.
- The responsibilities outlined above are representative of the role but not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed, and reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience in project management preferably in public sector or public transit agencies
- A combination of training, with a minimum of an Associate Degree and/or experience in project management, project controls and financial reporting that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Experience working with Project Management Information System's such as Unifier and OPC
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Budgeting and accounting principles.
- Project Management principles and practices
- SCRRA policies and procedures
- Principles and practices of employee supervision and performance management
Skilled In:
- Use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong and effective leadership, communication, team building, and time management.
Ability to:
- Keep multiple contracts on schedule, within budget and in compliance with contract specifications.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations
- Operate tools to perform the duties of the position, such as computers, office equipment, and work-related machinery
- Transport equipment or boxes up to 25 lbs.
- Exchange ideas by means of communication
- Visual acuity to detect, identify, and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks
- Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks
- Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch, or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions
Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, Railroad Track and Right-of-Way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as heavy trucks, construction, etc.)
Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Following a review of resumes and/or applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview. Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, including degree verification and criminal records check provided through SCRRA.
Internal Candidates: Employees with active discipline as defined in the HR Policy No. 5.3 Positive Discipline Program and/or with performance that does not meet the standard for "meets expectations" as defined in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Process may be precluded from consideration and placement in the position.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SCRRA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The SCRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/ADA
MEDICAL:
SCRRA offers a choice of health plan options provided through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You may choose from Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Some health plans are only available in certain counties and/or zip codes.
SCRRA will contribute 87.50 percent and you will contribute 12.50 percent of the premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents.
You may waive coverage if you are covered under another group health plan; you must provide proof. Once you waive coverage, you will only be allowed to enroll during Open Enrollment or within 60 days from the date on which your other coverage is no longer available (proof is required). If you elect to waive coverage, you will receive $300.00 per month taxable earnings, paid in two installments of $150 each on the first two paychecks of the month. A retiree or an employee who is a spouse, child, or any other eligible dependent of another SCRRA employee is not eligible for the opt out/cash in lieu credit if he/she is covered under a SCRRA health plan.
Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event.
DENTAL:
SCRRA offers two dental options provided by Delta Dental. Under the DeltaCare (HMO) program, you must select a contract dentist within their network to perform your dental services. If you require treatment from a specialist, your contract dentist will handle the referral. Many services are covered at no cost to you. A co-payment applies for other services.
The Delta Dental PPO plan allows you to visit a dentist of your choice, change dentists at any time, go to a dental specialist of your choice, receive dental care any-where in the world, and save on out-of-pocket expenses when you visit a PPO net-work dental office.
SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents un-der both plans.
Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event.
VISION:
SCRRA offers two (2) vision plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP), providing coverage for eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses through network providers. You have the option of seeing out-of-network providers, but full reimbursement is not guaranteed.
VSP has contracted with many laser surgery facilities and doctors, offering you a discount on PRK and LASIK surgeries.
If you enroll in the VSP Basic Plan, SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. If you enroll in the VSP Buy-up Plan, which offers enhanced vision benefits, you pay the difference between the cost of the Basic Plan and the Buy-up Plan.
Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS:
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow for the deferral of pre-tax dollars to be used for reimbursement of eligible medical, dependent care, and commuter parking expenses related to commuting to/from work.
Below are the 2026 contribution limits:
• Health FSA: $3,400 per year
• Dependent Care FSA: $7,500 per household per year for single filers or married couples filing jointly, and $3,750 per year for married couples filing separately
• Commuter Parking Benefit: $340/month
Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or a qualifying event.
GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE:
SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, to a maximum of $350,000. Your life insurance benefit will re-duce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70.
IRS regulations require that the portion of Group Term Life ("G.T.L.") insurance benefits provided to you by SCRRA, which exceeds $50,000, be added to your Federal, State, and Medicare taxable earnings for W-2 reporting. This amount is reflected on your pay statements each pay period in the "Other Benefits and Information" sec-tion.
In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000 without evidence of insurability (initial enrollment period only) and up to 5 times your salary to a maximum of $500,000 with evidence of insurability. Dependent life options are also available. The voluntary plan is portable; you may retain it if you leave SCRRA and pay the premium.
Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT:
SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum of $350,000. Your AD&D insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000, subject to a maxi-mum of the lesser of 5 times your annual salary or $500,000. Dependent AD&D options are also available.
Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY:
You are covered under the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program. Your maximum benefit amount is 52 times your weekly benefit amount or the total wages subject to SDI tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. Employees pay a mandatory contribution, through payroll deductions, for coverage under the SDI pro-gram. The contribution rate for 2026 is 1.3 percent of earnings (no wage cap).
LONG TERM DISABILITY:
SCRRA provides for income replacement of 60 percent of monthly earnings subject to a maximum benefit of $10,000 per month up to age 65. To qualify, you must be on disability for 90 days. (Note: there is a pre-existing condition clause in this program.)
Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event.
INDIVID 
