Capital Projects Tech Solutions Director

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Director of Capital Project Technology Solution Management to lead technology strategy for multi-year capital programs. You will oversee software development, network engineering, OT and cybersecurity, guiding teams across IT and operations to deliver reliable, secure capital solutions.

You will partner with executive leadership, manage budgets and contracts, and ensure implementation of standards, innovation, and timely delivery while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the technology component of capital projects according to deadlines and within budget, including resources and coordinating efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants.
• Oversees the development of solutions to meet project requirements while following MTA architecture standards, tool selection, architecture patterns, and templates.
• Provides a central point of escalation for capital project execution across technology work, encompassing input from Infra & Ops, product, data, security, etc.
• Leads the development and execution of the organization’s technology strategy in alignment with its capital investment strategy.
• Approves new technologies that could provide a competitive advantage or improve operational efficiency.
• Directs long-term goals and plans for capital technology investments and solutions.
• Oversees collaboration with internal stakeholders to determine technology needs and priorities.
• Leads interactions with executive-level management regarding technology strategy and investments.
• Develops a culture of innovation and collaboration in the work environment.
• Continually manages team priorities and resource demand/supply; recommends timelines and resources needed to achieve goals and objectives. Ensures efficient allocation of resources to meet project timelines and objectives.
• Oversees rigorous quality assurance processes to deliver reliability, performance, and safety objectives.
• Develops and manages budgets, contracts, and resources.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Contract management

IT/OT security

Software architecture

Job description

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Director of Capital Project Technology Solution Management to lead technology strategy for multi-year capital programs. You will oversee software development, network engineering, OT and cybersecurity, guiding teams across IT and operations to deliver reliable, secure capital solutions.

You will partner with executive leadership, manage budgets and contracts, and ensure implementation of standards, innovation, and timely delivery while