Director, Portfolio & Agile Programs (Remote-Eligible)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Director, Portfolio/Program Management to oversee its IT project portfolio, ensuring programs align with strategic goals and deliver maximum value. The role requires coordinating executives, managers, and stakeholders to optimize resource use and outcomes.

The position emphasizes risk management, KPI oversight, and continuous improvement of project practices, with collaboration across engineering, design, data, and lifecycle teams to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience with at least 4 years supervisory/management experience.
• Strong understanding of IT project/program management and product lifecycle concepts.

Responsibilities

• Directs a portfolio of programs and projects aligning with MTA strategy.
• Oversees IT budget and resources in line with financial plans.
• Manages risks, changes, and vendor relationships to deliver value.
• Ensures KPIs and dashboards reflect portfolio performance for senior leadership.
• Leads change management efforts and promotes best practices in project management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Python

R

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Director, Portfolio/Program Management to oversee its IT project portfolio, ensuring programs align with strategic goals and deliver maximum value. The role requires coordinating executives, managers, and stakeholders to optimize resource use and outcomes.

The position emphasizes risk management, KPI oversight, and continuous improvement of project practices, with collaboration across engineering, design, data, and lifecycle teams to drive