Data Manager

Company: ARMA New England chapter
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

The Central Transportation Planning Staff of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) seeks a creative, technical leader to manage the newly formed Data Management Group. The Data Manager will oversee a team of data analysts and data scientists charged with advancing agency-wide data management initiatives with the goal of establishing and maintaining a healthy data landscape for the Boston Region MPO.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities will include the following:

• Lead the advancement of the agency's data management practice.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor a team of data analysts and data scientists.
• Create and maintain a multi-year data management strategy and roadmap to support transportation planning projects, both in the aggregate and individually.
• Manage and facilitate a data user group to support cross-team collaboration on data-related topics.
• Contribute to the development of data principles and help establish standards for how the agency acquires, manages, processes, protects, and shares data.
• Review work plans, memos, reports, code, and other technical material.
• Develop annual resource plans, set quarterly outcomes and benchmarks, monitor progress, and ensureannual targets are met.
• Collaborate with the management and leadership team to provide input into agency operations and support the implementation of the agency's strategic plan.QualificationsWhile the following sections describe required and desirable qualifications, candidates who believe that their particular experience and skills fulfill the requirements are encouraged to apply.
  Required
  
  
  • A master's degree in transportation, engineering, computer science, mathematics, geography, business, or a related field, plus at least two years people management experience; or a bachelor's degree in the fields listed above, plus five years of people management experience.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, manage concurrent streams of work, meet deadlines, and delegate tasks.
  • Proficiency processing and visualizing geospatial data and a strong understanding of spatial database management.
  • An understanding of the fundamental principles of relational databases and cloud-based computing services.
  • Ability to understand, describe, and champion workflows, hardware and software needs, and skills needed to conduct data analysis.
  • Software development experience including version control (GitHub or other version control platforms) and understanding of software standards.DescriptionThe Central Transportation Planning Staff of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) seeks a creative, technical leader to manage the newly formed Data Management Group. The Data Manager will oversee a team of data analysts and data scientists charged with advancing agency-wide data management initiatives with the goal of establishing and maintaining a healthy data landscape for the Boston Region MPO.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities will include the following:
    
    
    • Lead the advancement of the agency's data management practice.
    • Supervise, develop, and mentor a team of data analysts and data scientists.
    • Create and maintain a multi-year data management strategy and roadmap to support transportation planning projects, both in the aggregate and individually.
    • Manage and facilitate a data user group to support cross-team collaboration on data-related topics.
    • Contribute to the development of data principles and help establish standards for how the agency acquires, manages, processes, protects, and shares data.
    • Review work plans, memos, reports, code, and other technical material.
    • Develop annual resource plans, set quarterly outcomes and benchmarks, monitor progress, and ensureannual targets are met.
    • Collaborate with the management and leadership team to provide input into agency operations and support the implementation of the agency's strategic plan.QualificationsWhile the following sections describe required and desirable qualifications, candidates who believe that their particular experience and skills fulfill the requirements are encouraged to apply.
      Required
      
      
      • A master's degree in transportation, engineering, computer science, mathematics, geography, business, or a related field, plus at least two years people management experience; or a bachelor's degree in the fields listed above, plus five years of people management experience.
      • Ability to work collaboratively, manage concurrent streams of work, meet deadlines, and delegate tasks.
      • Proficiency processing and visualizing geospatial data and a strong understanding of spatial database management.
      • An understanding of the fundamental principles of relational databases and cloud-based computing services.
      • Ability to understand, describe, and champion workflows, hardware and software needs, and skills needed to conduct data analysis.
      • Software development experience including version control (GitHub or other version control platforms) and understanding of software standards.
        Preferred
        
        
        • Familiarity with or interest in transportation planning.
        • Experience working with Asana or other related project management software.
        • Proficiency in data analysis and visualization using R and/or Python.
        • Experience with Agile methodology.Compensation and BenefitsThis a full-time position and the starting salary range is $95,000-$115,000 annually, contingent upon qualifications and experience. The agency offers excellent Massachusetts state employee benefits; a flexible, supportive work environment; and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
          
          Additional Information
          
          The Central Transportation Planning Staff of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization is a public agency made up of a passionate group of transportation planners, analysts, modelers, programmers, and engineers working to address the Boston region's transportation challenges. The agency's deep transportation knowledge is an essential asset to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), regional transit authorities, cities and towns within the region, as well as other agencies and stakeholders.
          
          The agency has a hybrid schedule, combining time in the office with remote work. Employees must reside within a commutable distance from the Central Transportation Planning Staff's office, which is located in downtown Boston, in a transit-oriented and bicycle-friendly area.
          
          Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States and a valid driver's license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region. A Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check must be completed if the position is offered. However, a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment.
          
          The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the fiduciary agent to the Central Transportation Planning Staff and legally employs the staff. Both organizations are Equal Employment Opportunity employers that take pride in the diversity of their workforces and encourage all qualified persons to apply. MAPC participates in the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility.
          
          How to Apply
          
          This position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. A review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume online viagovernmentjobs.com/careers/ctps orbostonmpo.org . Candidates selected to interview will be asked to submit three references plus a sample of relevant writing or a work product.
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