Senior Strategic Initiatives & Project Leadership (Hybrid)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework 1 day/week

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Project Management to serve as a senior strategic advisor to the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. The role directs change management, performance metrics, and cross-functional initiatives to improve small business programming and department operations.

You will oversee planning, monitoring, and reporting of department goals and special projects, coordinating complex efforts to align with agency

Qualifications

• Strong project management and strategic planning capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage special projects and strategic initiatives across departments.
• Develop and track deliverables related to performance management, reliability, prioritization, integration, and communications.
• Lead change management and small business development initiatives across MWBE, SDVOB, and DBE programs.
• Develop and oversee project roadmaps aligned with agency priorities; monitor progress and adjust plans.
• Draft and edit internal and external communications, including public-facing materials on small business contracting opportunities.
• Monitor trends, policies, and best practices to inform strategy and maintain alignment with priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners to expand small business participation.

Skills

Project management

Organization & time management

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Quality assurance

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS in Business or Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Project Management to serve as a senior strategic advisor to the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. The role directs change management, performance metrics, and cross-functional initiatives to improve small business programming and department operations.

You will oversee planning, monitoring, and reporting of department goals and special projects, coordinating complex efforts to align with agency