Director of Transformational Transit Planning

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 126,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan and 457B

Generous paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, is seeking a Director of Planning Programs to lead advanced planning for major transformation initiatives, manage planning studies, and align long-range planning with capital and operating budgets across the 2,200-square-mile service region. This senior role requires strong leadership and extensive PM expertise.

The position reports to the Planning leadership, oversees staff, and fosters collaboration with PennDOT, DVRPC, and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Architecture, or Public Administration with extensive project management experience including ten years in public transportation.
• Experience managing large and complex projects for diverse industries with project management.
• PMP principles for scoping, WBS, scheduling, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Directs advanced planning for SEPTA’s major service transformation initiatives (Trolley Modernization, Reimagining Regional Rail).
• Oversees planning studies and concept development to meet needs of SEPTA and stakeholders.
• Coordinates long-range planning with capital and operating budgets.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Architecture, or Public Administration

PMP certification

Tools

e-Builder PMIS

Job description

SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, is seeking a Director of Planning Programs to lead advanced planning for major transformation initiatives, manage planning studies, and align long-range planning with capital and operating budgets across the 2,200-square-mile service region. This senior role requires strong leadership and extensive PM expertise.

The position reports to the Planning leadership, oversees staff, and fosters collaboration with PennDOT, DVRPC, and other