Senior Transit Operations & Readiness Leader

STV Incorporated; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 117,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Continuing education

Licensure and memberships

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a Senior Engineering Operations Manager to serve as a trusted operations leader for transit and rail clients nationwide. This consultative role partners with agency leadership to guide operational strategy, readiness, and implementation for new systems, service expansions, and complex programs.

The ideal candidate has deep, hands‑on experience at a senior level within public transit, covering operations and maintenance planning from concept through testing and

Qualifications

• 25+ years of progressive experience in public transit operations
• Senior-level leadership experience within a transit agency environment
• Experience across multiple transit modes, including Light Rail, Commuter Rail, Heavy Rail/Subway, and Bus Operations
• Strong working knowledge of: Control Center Operations, Vehicle maintenance and lifecycle planning, Operational readiness and system start‑up

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to transit agency clients on operations, maintenance, and system readiness initiatives
• Lead development of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) plans and operational frameworks for new system start-ups and expansions
• Support testing & commissioning activities, system integration testing, and operational readiness planning
• Provide subject matter expertise in control center operations, service delivery, and vehicle maintenance strategy
• Develop Concepts of Operations (ConOps), pre‑revenue operations plans, and transition strategies
• Collaborate with engineering, systems, and program management teams to align operational requirements with design and construction
• Interface directly with client leadership and stakeholders to provide guidance, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices
• Mentor internal staff and support business development efforts within STV’s transit systems practice

Job description

STV Incorporated is seeking a Senior Engineering Operations Manager to serve as a trusted operations leader for transit and rail clients nationwide. This consultative role partners with agency leadership to guide operational strategy, readiness, and implementation for new systems, service expansions, and complex programs.

The ideal candidate has deep, hands‑on experience at a senior level within public transit, covering operations and maintenance planning from concept through testing and