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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago

Assistant Vice President Program Executive (Innovation)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$148K/yr - $194K/yr

14+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking an Assistant Vice President Program Executive to lead the agency’s innovation strategy related to technology and partnerships across capital projects. This role involves developing and implementing an innovation strategy, coordinating the adoption of cutting-edge tools, and managing public-private technology partnerships.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing C&D's innovation strategy to enable use of operating technology and technology partnerships in capital projects throughout the MTA system

Provide vision and leadership for creating and implementing an agency-wide framework to test, scale, and institutionalize new tools and technologies across the organization

Partner with MTA C&D Planning, Development, and Delivery Business Units and MTA IT to identify asset areas prime for disruption and launch innovative solutions

Test innovative tools and methods and ensure strong governance and ROI around pilots and investments

Coordinate adoption of cutting edge tools and means & methods in construction, project management, and delivery (e.g., AI, digital twins, modular construction, predictive maintenance, automation)

Coordinate with Delivery Services Office to modernize specifications and design standards for next-generation infrastructure

Forge partnerships with academic and research institutions, established and emerging technology firms, and peer agencies to identify best practices and shared innovation opportunities. Work with MTA-Transit Tech Lab partnership on new opportunities

Position C&D as industry leader in construction innovation (e.g. launch annual MTA Innovation Day)

Build an internal culture that empowers staff at all levels and departments to pilot new ideas

Collaborate with internal departments, including Corporate Performance and Delivery Services Office, to align with data-driven decision making and modernized workflows

Serve as President's Office champion and lead coordinator of public-private technology partnerships, including but not limited to Boldyn subway cellular service buildout, improving Railroad coverage, OMNY fare payment system

Manage staff selection, coaching, training, development, evaluation, and discipline/termination as needed

Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential

Qualification

Program ManagementConstruction InnovationTechnology PartnershipsStakeholder CollaborationLeadershipTeam-Building SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, Policy or a related field

Must have a minimum of fourteen (14) years of related experience

Must have a minimum of ten (10) years in a program management or supervisory role in a large, multi-faceted organization

Must be a proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker with the ability to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all internal organizational levels

Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively

Must have focus and ability to deliver results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement

Must possess excellent team-building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills

Preferred

Significant experience in program management for major construction programs with highly complex systems

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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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.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees