Senior Transit Operations & Readiness Leader

STV, Inc.; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 116,930 - 133,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineering Operations Manager to lead operations strategy, readiness, and implementation for transit programs nationwide.

The role requires deep experience in public transit operations and a strong background guiding agencies through concept through startup phases. You will collaborate with agency leadership, engineering, and program teams to ensure safe, reliable service across multiple transit modes, while mentoring staff and supporting business development

Qualifications

• 25+ years of progressive experience in public transit operations.
• Senior-level leadership within a transit agency environment.
• Experience across Light Rail, Commuter Rail, Heavy Rail/Subway, and Bus Operations.
• Strong knowledge of control center operations, vehicle maintenance, and lifecycle planning.

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

Skills

Public transit operations leadership

Job description

STV, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineering Operations Manager to lead operations strategy, readiness, and implementation for transit programs nationwide.

The role requires deep experience in public transit operations and a strong background guiding agencies through concept through startup phases. You will collaborate with agency leadership, engineering, and program teams to ensure safe, reliable service across multiple transit modes, while mentoring staff and supporting business development