Senior Deputy Chief, Programs & Operations

Gateway Development Commission (GDC); Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

401(a) Retirement Plan

457(b) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Gateway Development Commission is seeking a Principal Deputy Chief in its Programs Department to ensure operational success across Project Controls, Program Planning, Grants Administration & Federal Compliance, Real Estate, and Contract Management.

Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, you will lead a strategic, cross-functional team and drive performance metrics aligned with the Hudson Tunnel Project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of experience supporting complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience implementing compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Chief Program Officer and act as delegate.
• Advise Delivery Partner Contract Management and coordinate with leadership.
• Collaborate with Executive Management on cross-department interfaces.
• Develop an operational plan for the Programs Department with measurable metrics.
• Oversee resource planning and allocation for the Department.
• Provide guidance to division leads to remove obstacles and improve performance.
• Analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Gateway Development Commission is seeking a Principal Deputy Chief in its Programs Department to ensure operational success across Project Controls, Program Planning, Grants Administration & Federal Compliance, Real Estate, and Contract Management.

Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, you will lead a strategic, cross-functional team and drive performance metrics aligned with the Hudson Tunnel Project goals.