Description

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

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Reporting to the Manager, PTC Configuration Management, the Sr. Configuration Management Specialist is responsible for implementation and administration of the product lifecycle management (PLM) system; facilitating configuration, change, release, and program management; and ensuring the PLM system is maintained and supported as the standard, fully utilized, system of record.

The primary duties include: Provide maintenance and support for the department's PLM system and related configuration management (CM) activities; and collaborate with stakeholders in other departments and vendors on various automated system changes including positive train control (PTC). Develop and implement processes and workflows; establish and maintain functional and allocated system baselines for hardware and software; and generate operational and status reports. Review, coordinate, and manage system upgrades, configurations, and changes; determine any system impact; and ensure consistent adherence to defined, standardized steps, policies, and workflows. Serve as the PLM system administrator and subject matter expert and vendor liaison for user and administration issues. Ensure system changes or deviations are reviewed, analyzed, recorded and documented appropriately; monitor and track system updates to identify and resolve defects or deficiencies; and verify or recommend changes. Coordinate team's day-to-day activities, assign tasks/projects and monitor performance, and provide guidance and training, but is not a supervisor. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related field OR in lieu of the specified degree, any combination of education and experience may be substituted that equals four (4) years in engineering or information technology (IT) system support.
2. In addition to #1 above, must have five (5) years of experience in configuration or systems administration that includes installation, setup, and maintenance of automated configuration management systems.
3. Considerable knowledge of configuration management tools, concepts, principles, and techniques for a wide range of configuration-controlled items.
4. Considerable knowledge of configuration planning and controls.
5. Knowledge of contract requirements, specifications, and deliverables associated with configuration management processes.
6. Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Access) or similar productivity systems.
7. Proficient in Bentley ProjectWise, AssetWise or similar PLM systems.
8. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to manage projects, interact with stakeholders, and facilitate meetings.
9. Strong organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to details.
10. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
11. Ability to work independently and on a team.
12. Ability to keep abreast of new technologies.
13. Must be willing to travel within Metra's 6-county region.
14. Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.

Preferred:

1. Experience with PLM systems.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.