Executive Strategy & Projects Lead

Valley Metro

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Valley Metro in Phoenix seeks a Manager, Executive Projects & Strategy to provide strategic, analytical, and project leadership to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, coordinating cross‑department initiatives and monitoring implementation of the Strategic Plan. The role develops recommendations to support executive decisions and prepares briefing materials and Board presentations.

The ideal candidate is a problem solver with strong written and verbal communication who can translate complex

Qualifications

Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in strategy, business analysis, management analysis, financial or operational analysis, organizational performance, or related fields.
Experience supporting complex cross-functional initiatives and preparing analyses or recommendations for senior or executive leadership
Desirable: Experience in public transportation/transit and experience preparing materials for a governing board

Responsibilities

Coordinate high-priority projects, assignments, and requests from the CEO or Executive Leadership Team; gather information, coordinate across departments, identify issues and risks, track commitments, and support timely completion
Monitor progress on organizational priorities and key executive initiatives and provide analysis of trends and issues, cross-department impacts, and matters requiring executive attention
Conduct complex strategic, business, financial, operational and performance analyses; evaluate issues and alternatives; identify risks; and develop recommendations to support executive decision-making
Prepare executive briefings, presentations, reports, and other written materials that summarize complex information and provide clear findings and recommendations
Prepare and coordinate briefing materials, presentations, reports, and supporting analysis for the CEO’s presentations to the Board of Directors and its committees; track related action items and commitments; and coordinate follow-up with departments as directed by the CEO
Conduct research using internal and external sources to identify emerging issues, opportunities, and potential impacts on agency priorities
Participate in and facilitate executive and cross-departmental meetings and working sessions; prepare materials, document key decisions and action items, and coordinate follow-up as needed