Senior Transit Systems Operations Leader

STV, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); 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 is seeking a Senior Engineering Operations Manager to lead and advise on operations strategy, readiness, and implementation for transit systems nationwide. You will partner with agency leadership to guide start-ups, expansions, and complex programs, ensuring safe, reliable service across modes.

The ideal candidate brings 25+ years in public transit operations with senior leadership within a transit environment and can translate concepts into ConOps, O&M plans, and transition strategies for

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 startup.

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

Senior leadership

Cross-mode transit knowledge

Operational readiness planning

Job description

STV is seeking a Senior Engineering Operations Manager to lead and advise on operations strategy, readiness, and implementation for transit systems nationwide. You will partner with agency leadership to guide start-ups, expansions, and complex programs, ensuring safe, reliable service across modes.

The ideal candidate brings 25+ years in public transit operations with senior leadership within a transit environment and can translate concepts into ConOps, O&M plans, and transition strategies for