Executive Lead, Special Projects & Mega Programs

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); Remote; USD 196,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York oversees the Chief Program Officer – Special Projects role, directing the LIRR interface for ESA, PSA, Moynihan, and other major projects. This executive position ensures scope, schedule, and budget adherence across multi-billion-dollar initiatives, coordinating policy, construction, operations, and funding strategies.

The Chief Program Officer leads teams responsible for design, construction, staffing, and compliance, while partnering with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BA/BS) or equivalent; advanced study preferred.
• Minimum 15 years leading railroad force accounts and third-party vendors.
• Minimum 10 years in project management for large capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee LIRR Special Projects construction and third-party work.
• Coordinate design reviews, submittals, and issue resolution.
• Manage cost and schedule control for assigned projects.
• Represent LIRR as Program Executive to stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with long-range goals and funding processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Rail/Transit knowledge

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York oversees the Chief Program Officer – Special Projects role, directing the LIRR interface for ESA, PSA, Moynihan, and other major projects. This executive position ensures scope, schedule, and budget adherence across multi-billion-dollar initiatives, coordinating policy, construction, operations, and funding strategies.

The Chief Program Officer leads teams responsible for design, construction, staffing, and compliance, while partnering with