Visionary Regional Transit CEO

Careerwebsite; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 411,000 - 509,000; Full time

Job summary

RTD in Denver seeks a visionary CEO to lead a multi‑modal, taxpayer‑financed transit agency serving 3.1 million residents. The role emphasizes safety, reliability and high‑quality service while rebuilding public trust and ensuring sustainable, equitable mobility.

You will partner with the Board to unify the agency’s vision, advance diversity and inclusion, and drive strong financial management, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement to grow ridership and deliver outstanding public

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; advanced degree highly desired.
• Minimum ten years of management experience with at least five years in executive leadership at a transit agency or another complex organization.
• Experience leading unions and non‑union staff is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead RTD with a vision for multi-modal, taxpayer‑financed transit services.
• Unify agency with the board and stakeholders to deliver customer-focused services.
• Foster diversity, equity, inclusion across the organization.
• Oversee branding, communications, and public outreach.

Skills

Executive leadership

Public governance

Financial management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder relations

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree desired

Job description

RTD in Denver seeks a visionary CEO to lead a multi‑modal, taxpayer‑financed transit agency serving 3.1 million residents. The role emphasizes safety, reliability and high‑quality service while rebuilding public trust and ensuring sustainable, equitable mobility.

You will partner with the Board to unify the agency’s vision, advance diversity and inclusion, and drive strong financial management, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement to grow ridership and deliver outstanding public