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Vice President Programs

Job ID: 11622

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Office of the President

Date Posted: Apr 30, 2025

Description

Job Information:

Title: Vice President, Programs

First Date of Posting: 4/29/2025

Last Date of Posting: 5/10/2025

Authority: NYCT

Department: Office of the President

Reports To: Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy

Physical Location: New York, New York

Compensation

Salary Range: $ 148,973 - $ 204,296 (Executive Hay: 1263 )

Responsibilities

New York City Transit is looking for a dynamic Vice President, Programs . The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, design, development, implementation, and operation of all program areas managed out of the Office of the President for New York City Transit. As a direct report to the Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy , the Vice President also oversees special projects and initiatives, including project development, delivery, and evaluation. The position has additional accountabilities related to managing stakeholder relationships, directing risk assessment, and spearheading mitigation strategies. The VP, Programs provides reviews, counsel , and recommendations to the President and EVP on major initiatives which are of significance to NYCT, and cover topics such as, but not limited to , increasing fare compliance, implementing new technologies, improving on emergency management and preparedness, personnel solutions, operational efficiencies, etc. The incumbent will work to improve policies which support NYCT efforts.

Education/Experience

A Baccalaureate degree required. Major Field of Study Preferred: Business Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Mathematics, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning/Studies, Operations Research or a satisfactory equivalent ten ( 1 0 ) years of related experience and six ( 6 ) years must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity.

Desired Skills

+ Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, together with demonstrated quantitative skills and proficiency in Excel modeling.

+ Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the talent to communicate complex quantitative concepts in a clear and succinct way to internal stakeholders.

+ Strong interpersonal skills with an established history of working on projects requiring group consensus and cooperation among people with no direct reporting relationships.

+ Must be capable of building a strong and successful network, developing new relationships and influencing decision makers.

+ Demonstrated ability to work in team and/or group settings, including team process and staff development skills.

+ Ability to prioritize among competing needs and opportunities and manage multiple projects at the same time.

Selection Method

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

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 Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.