Strategic Transit Leader & Public-Trust Champion

CapMetro

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 411,000 - 509,000

Full time

4 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

An application made for this job — a tailored resume and cover letter that speak straight to the posting.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Regional Transportation District (RTD) seeks a transformative Chief Executive Officer to implement Board policy and oversee RTD’s complex, multi-modal operations. The CEO will unify the agency with a shared vision, strengthen community and government relationships, and lead a public-facing, customer-centric transit network.

The role demands strong financial management, strategic leadership, and a track record of building trust through transparent, inclusive leadership and innovative problem

Qualifications

  • Ten years of management experience with at least five years in executive leadership.
  • Experience leading organizations with union and non-union employees is highly desired.
  • Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree highly desired.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement policy set by the Board for RTD’s daily operations.
  • Unify the agency with a common vision and messaging to customers.
  • Build partnerships with local, regional, state officials and stakeholders.
  • Publicly represent RTD and communicate priorities to media and public.
  • Oversee marketing, public outreach, and brand positivity.
  • Foster diversity, equity, inclusion and a collaborative culture.
  • Attract, mentor and empower high-performing C-level staff.

Skills

Executive leadership
Public speaking
Strategic planning
Financial management
Stakeholder engagement
Change management
Team building
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree
Advanced degree desirable

Job description

Regional Transportation District (RTD) seeks a transformative Chief Executive Officer to implement Board policy and oversee RTD’s complex, multi-modal operations. The CEO will unify the agency with a shared vision, strengthen community and government relationships, and lead a public-facing, customer-centric transit network.

The role demands strong financial management, strategic leadership, and a track record of building trust through transparent, inclusive leadership and innovative problem

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Public Transit CEO - Lead Regional Impact & Ridership
Public Transit CEO - Lead Regional Impact & Ridership

North American Transportation Management Institute • Denver (CO)

Hybrid
USD 411,000 - 509,000
Chief Executive Officer — Public Transit Leader
Chief Executive Officer — Public Transit Leader

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

On-site
USD 411,000 - 509,000
Transit CEO: Visionary Leader Driving Ridership
Transit CEO: Visionary Leader Driving Ridership

RTD • Denver (CO)

On-site
USD 411,000 - 509,000
EEO & ADA commitments
Visionary Public Transit CEO: Lead Change & Community Impact
Visionary Public Transit CEO: Lead Change & Community Impact

RTD - Regional Transportation District of Denver, CO (RTD) • United States

On-site
USD 411,000 - 509,000
Visionary Transit CEO & Community Builder
Visionary Transit CEO & Community Builder

Regional Transportation District • Denver (CO)

On-site
USD 411,000 - 509,000
Employee benefits
Visionary Regional Transit CEO
Visionary Regional Transit CEO

Careerwebsite • Denver (CO)

Hybrid
USD 411,000 - 509,000
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Regional Transportation District Denver (RTD)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Regional Transportation District Denver (RTD)

CapMetro • Denver (CO)

On-site
USD 411,000 - 509,000
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer

RTD • Denver (CO)

On-site
USD 411,000 - 509,000
EEO & ADA commitments
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Regional Transportation District Denver (RTD)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Regional Transportation District Denver (RTD)

Careerwebsite • Denver (CO)

Hybrid
USD 411,000 - 509,000
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Regional Transportation District Denver (RTD)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Regional Transportation District Denver (RTD)

North American Transportation Management Institute • Denver (CO)

Hybrid
USD 411,000 - 509,000