Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 7 hours ago
Vice President Programs
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$149K/yr - $204K/yr
10+ years expMetropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a dynamic Vice President, Programs. The incumbent will oversee the planning, development, and implementation of program areas for New York City Transit, managing stakeholder relationships and special projects.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, design, development, implementation, and operation of all program areas managed out of the Office of the President for New York City Transit
The Vice President also oversees special projects and initiatives, including project development, delivery, and evaluation
The position has additional accountabilities related to managing stakeholder relationships, directing risk assessment, and spearheading mitigation strategies
The VP, Programs provides reviews, counsel, and recommendations to the President and EVP on major initiatives which are of significance to NYCT, and cover topics such as, but not limited to, increasing fare compliance, implementing new technologies, improving on emergency management and preparedness, personnel solutions, operational efficiencies, etc
The incumbent will work to improve policies which support NYCT efforts
Qualification
Required
A Baccalaureate degree required
Major Field of Study Preferred: Business Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Mathematics, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning/Studies, Operations Research or a satisfactory equivalent ten (10) years of related experience
Six (6) years must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity
Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, together with demonstrated quantitative skills and proficiency in Excel modeling
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the talent to communicate complex quantitative concepts in a clear and succinct way to internal stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills with an established history of working on projects requiring group consensus and cooperation among people with no direct reporting relationships
Must be capable of building a strong and successful network, developing new relationships and influencing decision makers
Demonstrated ability to work in team and/or group settings, including team process and staff development skills
Ability to prioritize among competing needs and opportunities and manage multiple projects at the same time
Company
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janno Lieber
Chair & CEO
Sam Tabikh, P.E.
Facilities Engineer and Projects CEO
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