Strategic Portfolio & Program Manager

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Manager, Portfolio/Program Management to oversee multiple IT projects and programs that support operations across its network. You will ensure on-time delivery within budget while coordinating with various IT departments to align with strategic goals.

Responsibilities include governance, planning, risk management, and performance reporting, with a focus on maximizing value and efficiency across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to inspire teams.
• Strong collaboration across business units and IT stakeholders.
• Experience with product lifecycle management and agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of programs and projects aligned to IT services for MTA operations.
• Coordinate planning, governance, and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Track timeline, budget, scope, and risks; escalate variances as needed.
• Manage vendor and stakeholder relationships; ensure value delivery to the business.

Skills

Leadership

Inspire/Motivate

Collaboration

Product Lifecycle

Agile Methodologies

Education

BA/BS

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

ServiceNow

Job description

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Manager, Portfolio/Program Management to oversee multiple IT projects and programs that support operations across its network. You will ensure on-time delivery within budget while coordinating with various IT departments to align with strategic goals.

Responsibilities include governance, planning, risk management, and performance reporting, with a focus on maximizing value and efficiency across the enterprise.