Assistant Deputy Chief, Non-Revenue Fleet

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework 1 day/week

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking an Assistant Deputy Chief, Non-Revenue Fleet to lead governance, lifecycle planning, and strategic sourcing for its non-revenue fleet. This executive role oversees contract management, supplier oversight, and performance metrics to optimize fleet utilization and total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities include developing enterprise fleet standards, coordinating budgets with OEM timelines, and driving continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Experience in Lean concepts applied to supply chain and operations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement operations, supplier management, ERP/SCM systems.
• Ability to develop roadmaps, milestones, and KPIs and execute them.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, lifecycle planning, strategic sourcing and contract management.
• Oversee supplier oversight, performance management and spend optimization.
• Develop enterprise fleet replacement plans and standards, align budgets and OEM timelines.
• Improve total cost of ownership and fleet utilization across non-revenue assets.
• Drive change, mentor staff and ensure continuous improvement within procurement.

Skills

Lean concepts

Procurement operations

Supplier management

ERP / SCM systems

Power BI

Tableau

Roadmaps / KPIs

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Analytics

Staff leadership

Education

BA/BS in Business or related field

11+ years procurement operations experience

5+ years leadership in a large org

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP / SCM systems

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Assistant Deputy Chief, Non-Revenue Fleet

DEPT/DIV: Procurement

SUPERVISOR: Chief Procurement Officer

WORK LOCATION: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (7.5 hours/day, or as required)

FULL/PART-TIME: FULL

SALARY RANGE: $170,000 - $200,000

DEADLINE: Until filled

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Opening

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Job Summary

The Assistant Deputy Chief will lead enterprise governance, lifecycle planning, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier oversight, and performance management for MTA's non-revenue fleet and directly related operational categories. The role will develop and maintain an enterprise fleet replacement plan, establish common lifecycle and specification standards, coordinate budget and OEM ordering timelines, improve total cost of ownership and fleet utilization, consolidate and standardize procurement activity, and strengthen disposition, supply continuity, and zero-emission transition planning.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the enterprise liaison to ensure consistency in requirements, specifications, processes, and procurement practices across departments and operating units.
• Oversees long range planning, replacement cycles, and asset lifecycle strategies to ensure alignment with operational, financial, and sustainability objectives, while collaborating with the planning team on demand and forecast analysis, buy decision development, delivery scheduling, and the coordination of expediting and inspection activities..
• Develops enterprise category strategies by evaluating supplier markets and overseeing sourcing approaches that maximize value and reduce risk, while directing sound procurement and inventory management practices to ensure the availability of critical materials and services necessary for safe and efficient operations
• Negotiates, or oversees negotiations, on new technology and complex, multi faceted service contract awards, including high value and strategically significant agreements with corporate leaders of major multinational organizations.
• Counsels executive staff/senior management on recommended strategies associated with long-term category/department business plans.
• Develops and implements strategies, policies and procedure for legal and technical sufficiency, method of solicitation, risk analysis, alternate sourcing efforts, submission requirements, bid/proposal evaluation, responsibility determinations, payment terms, maximization of M/WBE/SDVOB goals, vendor qualification and performance reviews.
• Active and visible change agent that develops employees and creates a climate of continuous improvement, high engagement, motivation, flexibility and agility. Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience in Lean concepts in supply chain, operations
• Must have knowledge of Procurement Operations / Supplier Management; ERP / Business and Supply Chain Systems.
• Must have knowledge of visualization tools, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.
• Must have the ability to comprehend high-level business strategy objectives and effectively develop / execute ‘roadmaps’, milestones, detailed implementation plans and KPI’s.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization, including the MTA Board.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies. External agencies may include the New York State Government, New York City government, elected and other public officials, as well as any staff located at other federal or state agencies or authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Must have strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and direction for the area(s) of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Supply Chain or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 11 years related experience in procurement operations, including at least 5 years in a leadership role for a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience managing process improvement and efficiencies.

The Following is/are preferred

• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a leadership role for a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body preferred.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s collective bargaining procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of asset lifecycle modeling, fleet planning principles, total cost of ownership, replacement strategies, and OEM/market dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex operational, financial, and technical data; identify trends; evaluate scenarios; and make strategic recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to develop long‑range strategies, align cross‑agency objectives, and integrate operational, financial, and sustainability priorities into enterprise plans

Other Information

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.