Transit IT Strategy & Operations Leader

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA) seeks an experienced Chief Information Officer or Senior IT leader to guide Metro's Information Technology Services. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee infrastructure planning, and shape IT governance for public-facing initiatives in a complex transit environment.

You will collaborate with the Board and senior leaders, manage budgets, and direct staff and vendor relationships to ensure reliable technology that supports

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant senior management-level experience administering information systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in related field preferred.
• Professional/industry certifications preferred, such as PMP, CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, CISM.

Responsibilities

• Assists the CITO in directing Metro's IT strategy and operations.
• Oversees IT infrastructure planning, service delivery, and daily operations.
• Guides RFP preparation and coordinates contractors and consultants.
• Interacts with Board staff, senior leadership, and external agencies to report on initiatives.
• Leads staff development, budgeting, policies, and procurement within ITS.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Public-sector governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA) seeks an experienced Chief Information Officer or Senior IT leader to guide Metro's Information Technology Services. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee infrastructure planning, and shape IT governance for public-facing initiatives in a complex transit environment.

You will collaborate with the Board and senior leaders, manage budgets, and direct staff and vendor relationships to ensure reliable technology that supports