Strategic Initiatives & Operations Manager

RTD - Regional Transportation District of Denver, CO (RTD)

United States

On-site

USD 92,000 - 130,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

Regional Transportation District (RTD) seeks a Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Business Operations to provide leadership and oversight for a diverse portfolio of projects and business operations supporting Bus and Rail operations. You will align initiatives with organizational goals, manage budgets, and drive data-driven decision-making across departments.

The role involves financial management, performance analytics, staffing, and cross-functional coordination to deliver strategic programs

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in business operations, project or program management.
3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience overseeing staff.
MBA, PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial management for Bus and Rail programs.
Lead data analytics, KPIs, and performance reporting across operations.
Manage cross-functional teams and project delivery to deadlines.
Ensure compliance with EEO and ADA plans and procurement practices.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Data analytics

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

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

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