Senior Director Rolling Stock Strategy
Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Location: New York
Posted on: April 21, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionJOB TITLE: Senior Director, Rolling Stock
StrategySALARY RANGE: $141,500 - $152,000HAY POINTS: 924DEPT/DIV:
Procurement\Rolling Stock StrategySUPERVISOR: Assistant Deputy
Chief Officer, Rolling Stock StrategyLOCATION: 2 Broadway, New York
NY 10004HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day)DEADLINE:
Open until FilledThis position is eligible for telework which is
currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days
after their effective date of hire.SUMMARY:This position will be
responsible for assisting with the implementation of the strategy,
developing the acquisition approach, coordinating the execution of
all MTA-wide rolling stock procurement activities, to both secure
best value for the MTA and support the core mission of providing
safe and reliable public transportation. This position, along with
the Assistant Deputy Chief Officer (ADCO) will coordinate between
the agencies staff at NYCT, Metro North and LIRR and the funding
function at the MTA to align budgets and effectively leverage
consolidated requirements.This position will lead benchmarking
efforts to identify and implement best practices for the
acquisition of buses, subway cars, commuter rail cars and all
non-revenue/work car equipment across the MTA, including the
adoption life cycle cost modelling for evaluative purposes. This
position will also work directly with end users in identifying
candidate firms for expansion of the list of qualified vendors to
support the MTAs on-going rolling stock
needs.RESPONSIBILITIES:Supports all activity for the successful
implementation of an acquisition strategy to leverage multi agency
rolling stock requirements across the operating agencies of the
MTA, in line with corporate strategy and business goals.Selects,
develops, and motivates personnel within the department. Provides
career development for subordinates/ consultants. Provides prompt
and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for
discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Reviews
performance of staff. Creates a professional environment that
respects individual differences and enables all employees to
develop and contribute to their full potential.When necessary,
provides negotiations strategies for aspects of rolling stock
acquisition activity.Conducts benchmarking exercises with peer
agencies both nationally and internationally.Collaborates with MTA
agencies and external organizations to monitor market capacity,
procurement, and contracting timelines and strategies.Partners with
engineering staff at the operating agencies to develop a mechanism
to expand the supplier base at the bus and railcar car builder and
subsystem level.Responds to internal and external auditors,
implementing audit recommendations when appropriate and to Freedom
of Information Law requests.Drafts responses to press inquiries,
budget hearing inquiries and inquiries from elected
officials.Manages all required consultant activities.May serve as
Acting or Designee for the Assistant Deputy Chief Officer, in their
absence.Other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIESPassion for improving the New York public transit
system.Excellent negotiation skillsProven change management
abilities with experience leading changeMust have the ability to
comprehend high-level business strategy objectives and effectively
develop / execute roadmaps, milestones, detailed implementation
plans and Key Performance IndicatorsExcellent organizational,
interpersonal and presentation skills.Demonstrated ability to work
with all internal levels within a given organization.Demonstrated
ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies.
External agencies may include the New York State Government, New
York City government, elected and other public officials, as well
as any staff located at other federal or state agencies or
authorities.Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile,
high-pressure environment effectively.Demonstrated ability to
communicate effectively with key internal and/or external
stakeholders.Must have strong managerial skills to effectively
direct a staff of professional and technical employees in
implementing the short- and long-term goals and direction for the
area(s) of responsibility.Demonstrated ability to complete short-
and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as
possible.Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative
skills.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:REQUIREDBA/BS in Business
Administration, Transportation, Public Administration, Public
Policy, Transportation Planning, Finance, Engineering, Law, Supply
Chain, or related field; andMinimum 8 years related experience in
public transportation administration, project management,
procurement operations, budget planning.An equivalent combination
of education and experience may be considered.Minimum 4 years
managing process improvement and efficiencies.PREFERREDMBA or
advanced degree in a related field preferred.Familiarity with the
MTAs policies and procedures.Familiarity with MTAs planning and
reporting process for Capitally funded projectsFamiliarity with the
MTAs Collective bargaining procedures.OTHER INFORMATION:Pursuant to
the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics,
all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual
Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on
Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the Commission).Equal Employment
OpportunityMTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal
Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and
individuals with disabilities.The MTA encourages qualified
applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities,
including military service members, to apply.
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