Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago
Assistant Vice President Program Executive
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$172K/yr - $200K/yr
14+ years expMetropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking an Assistant Vice President Program Executive to lead the Career Development Group. This role involves overseeing training programs and providing strategic leadership for workforce development in the Construction & Development department.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Provide strategic-level leadership
Coordinate with the Senior Executive to report and promote the progress of training programs
Engage Senior leadership to secure funding to support training programs
Establish and leverage existing partnerships to enhance the Training Program
Coordinate with Department and Business Unit leadership to address all Training-related requirements
Establish and maintain training metrics for C&D to measure the performance of training programs
Manage the development, analysis, reporting, and maintenance of data and related systems required for effective operations and measurement of performance objectives
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or an education-related field
Must have a minimum of fourteen (14) years of related experience
Must have a minimum of ten (10) years in a construction program/program management or supervisory role in a large, multi-faceted organization
Working knowledge of New York City and MTA construction practices and regulations
Must possess extensive experience communicating in a public forum representing a public Agency
Demonstrated understanding of construction scheduling and estimating practices
Working knowledge of general accounting principles
Working knowledge of contract law
This position requires a unique set of skills that involve guiding a complex program of performing contract work while mentoring and growing small firms in the MTA operating environment
The daily problems require in-depth knowledge of contracting, accounting, engineering, and construction
The incumbent must be able to encourage companies to perform complex tasks while ensuring the health and growth of their companies
The incumbent must establish and maintain good working relationships in multiple departments of MTA Agencies
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 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
Must possess excellent team-building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
Preferred
Master's in a Technical, Education, or business-related field preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable
PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred
Significant experience in program management for major construction programs with highly complex systems is preferred
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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