Strategic Initiatives & Operations Leader

RTD; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Transportation District (RTD) is seeking a Manager of Strategic Initiatives & Business Operations to provide leadership for a diverse portfolio of projects and operations across Bus and Rail.

The role ensures alignment with organizational objectives and supports delivery of transit services with broad accountability for strategic projects, budget oversight, performance management, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, operations, or related field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in business operations, project/program management, financial management, budgeting, data analytics, transportation operations, or related fields.
• Three (3) years of management or supervisory experience overseeing professional, technical, and/or contracted staff.

Responsibilities

• Leads business operations and financial functions including budget development and forecasting.
• Monitors expenditures, commitments, encumbrances, forecasts, and budget-to-actual performance; conducts financial analyses and develops cost estimates and business cases.
• Coordinates with Finance and departmental leadership on budget development, forecasting, financial closeout, and resource planning; supports procurement and contracting activities.
• Evaluates financial and operational performance to identify trends, efficiencies, and opportunities for improvement while maintaining controls and reporting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budgeting & financial analysis

Data analytics & reporting

Project/program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Project Management, Transportation, Data Analytics, or related field

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Public Administration, Project Management, Transportation, or related discipline

Job description

Regional Transportation District (RTD) is seeking a Manager of Strategic Initiatives & Business Operations to provide leadership for a diverse portfolio of projects and operations across Bus and Rail.

The role ensures alignment with organizational objectives and supports delivery of transit services with broad accountability for strategic projects, budget oversight, performance management, and data analytics.