CBTC Transformation Lead for Operational Readiness

Mega Cloud Lab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mega Cloud Lab in New York, NY, is seeking an Operational Readiness Manager to guide the transformation from legacy signaling to CBTC operations and maintenance. The role emphasizes transforming workflows, defining resource needs, and aligning with safety standards across multiple divisions.

Based on-site, you will coordinate with Operations, Signals & Train Control, Safety, Workforce Development, and Capital Programs, ensuring milestones are met and driving continuous improvement within a

Qualifications

• Experience in transit operations and maintenance.
• Ability to lead organizational change and implement transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of CBTC systems and their operational implications.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across a large, multi-layered organization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Transformation Planning: Develop a comprehensive operational readiness and transformation plan; define organizational changes required to support centralized CBTC operations and maintenance; identify gaps in skills, processes, and resources to propose solutions.
• Implementation Oversight: Supervise the execution of the transformation plan, ensuring milestones are met; coordinate with internal stakeholders to implement new workflows, systems, and procedures; monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.
• Resource & Funding Coordination: Engage with senior leadership and key operational departments to identify resources and funding for readiness initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships across divisions; communicate changes and readiness requirements to leadership and frontline staff; facilitate workshops and training sessions.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all operational readiness activities comply with agency standards and safety regulations, integrating readiness planning into program governance and reporting frameworks.
• Continuous Improvement: Capture lessons learned, refine readiness strategies for future modernization efforts, and promote a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.

Skills

CBTC knowledge

Change management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Management, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Mega Cloud Lab in New York, NY, is seeking an Operational Readiness Manager to guide the transformation from legacy signaling to CBTC operations and maintenance. The role emphasizes transforming workflows, defining resource needs, and aligning with safety standards across multiple divisions.

Based on-site, you will coordinate with Operations, Signals & Train Control, Safety, Workforce Development, and Capital Programs, ensuring milestones are met and driving continuous improvement within a