Senior Director, Transportation Project Planning

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) invites applications for the Sr Director Project Planning role in the Long Island Rail Road segment. This senior position leads the planning, development, and management of the department's capital and operating projects, including complex reimburseables and major events.

The role requires on-site presence and seamless collaboration across engineering, IT, external partners, and senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; strong transportation operations experience.
• Minimum 12 years LIRR operations experience, 7 in management.
• Fully qualified on operating rules and Amtrak Zone A.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the Transportation Project Management division, including budgeting and large events.
• Provide direction for future projects and oversee technology-related improvements across the department.
• Coordinate interfaces with Engineering, IT, external partners, and senior management; develop policies and guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) invites applications for the Sr Director Project Planning role in the Long Island Rail Road segment. This senior position leads the planning, development, and management of the department's capital and operating projects, including complex reimburseables and major events.

The role requires on-site presence and seamless collaboration across engineering, IT, external partners, and senior management.