Rail Mobility Strategy Director

Port Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston seeks a Chief Strategy Officer to lead the long- and short-term strategic objectives for freight rail operations serving the Houston Shipping Channel and Port Houston ports. You will partner with Class I railroads, PTRA, industry players, and customers to identify, fund, and execute projects that optimize market access, reduce costs, and expand capacity.

You will oversee budget, collaborate across Port Houston departments, and represent Port Houston on the PTRA Board in the CEO’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, or related major.
• Master’s degree in transportation, engineering, planning, logistics, business, or public administration preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in freight rail, transportation planning, port operations, logistics.
• Knowledge of Houston Ship Channel and regional freight network.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead short and long-term strategic objectives for freight rail operations.
• Partner with rail industry stakeholders to identify needs and priorities.
• Develop rail project priorities aligned with regional plans.
• Identify funding opportunities and advocate for rail projects.
• Manage departmental budget and collaborate across Port Houston departments.
• Represent Port Houston on PTRA Board in absence of CEO.
• Engage with committees and prepare quarterly reports.
• Support leadership in negotiations and planning efforts relating to rail operations.

Skills

Strategic planning

Rail freight expertise

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Operations Management / Transportation / Supply Chain

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Port Houston seeks a Chief Strategy Officer to lead the long- and short-term strategic objectives for freight rail operations serving the Houston Shipping Channel and Port Houston ports. You will partner with Class I railroads, PTRA, industry players, and customers to identify, fund, and execute projects that optimize market access, reduce costs, and expand capacity.

You will oversee budget, collaborate across Port Houston departments, and represent Port Houston on the PTRA Board in the CEO’s