• Senior Director Strategic Planning

    MTA (New York, NY)


    Senior Director Strategic Planning

     

    Job ID: 13011

     

    Business Unit: New York City Transit

     

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

     

    Department: Operations Planning

     

    Date Posted: Sep 15, 2025

    Description

    Job Information:

    Title: Senior Director, Strategic Planning

     

    First Date of Posting: 09.12.2025

     

    Last Date of Filing: Open until filled.

     

    Authority: TA/OA

     

    Department: Operations Planning

     

    Unit: O ffice of the Chief

     

    Reports to: Acting Chief Operations Planning

     

    Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan

     

    Hours of Work: Managerial

    Overview:

    This position is responsible for planning, directing, managing and evaluating the strategy, finance and administrative functions of the Operations Planning Department. This critical role provides strategic and operational support across a wide range of departmental functions, ensuring efficient and effective operations for a team of about 500 fulltime and parttime employees.

    Responsibilities:

    Direct the development and management of the department’s Operating and Capital budgets. Oversee budget account system and controls; provide strategic and policy guidance and recommendations to executive management; monitor budget to actual trends for revenues and expenditures; ensure compliance with statutes.

     

    Serve as an expert consultant to department management regarding financial and budget issues and strategies; negotiate budget issues with department and executive management.

     

    Serve as the departmental Controller, overseeing labor, materials, procurement, and HR functions across the department. Coordinate with MTA operating agency staff to ensure necessary actions, approvals, and resources are in place to support project delivery. Collaborate with HR and business leaders, ensuring talent strategies align with the company's vision and drive long-term growth.

     

    Act as the primary liaison between Operations Planning and key NYCT departments such as DOS, DOB, OMB, People Department, Controller, Labor Relations, and more. Manage all staff- related matters, ePerformance Program, Employee Training and correspondence. Develop and execute strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining employees to meet organizational goals.

     

    Overseeing performance management, building succession plans, fostering leadership development, and managing employee engagement initiatives.

     

    Oversee departmental contracts and procurement processes, manage OTPS budgets, and ensure compliance with financial and operational policies. Administer business travel, training budgets, and new initiatives.

     

    This position also serves as a Property Control Officer (PCO), responsible for managing office equipment, technology, and inventory across two major locations.

     

    Lead projects such as site reconstruction and reconfigurations.

     

    Act as the Designated Departmental Internal Control Manager, ensuring strict adherence to internal control standards and procedures

     

    Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

     

    Compensation

     

    Salary range - $122,958- $174,060- HAY A/920

     

    Education and Experience

     

    Master’s degree required major fields of study: Transportation Management, Business Management, Computer Science or other Urban Planning; Public Administration, or a closely related field; with 10 years of experience of which 6 years must be in a supervisory/management/administrative capacity

     

    OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

    Desired Skills:

    Proven leadership and staff management experience in a large organization

     

    Strong knowledge of HR, budgeting, procurement, and operations Excellent communication and interdepartmental coordination skills Experience managing capital/operating budgets and complex projects Ability to oversee compliance-related processes and internal controls

     

    Selection Method

     

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

     

    Appointment may be at a comparable level to the current level of selected candidate (if necessary)

     

    Other Information

     

    Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policy making 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.

     

    The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.