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Assistant Vice President Program Coordination (Railroads)

Job ID: 13710

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Program Oversight

Date Posted: Nov 10, 2025

Description

This 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.

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Vice President Program Coordination ( Railroads )

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Development/Pro ject Development (Railroads)

REPORTS TO:

Vice President Pro ject Development (Railroads)

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

8 : 3 0 AM to 5: 0 0 P M or as required (7.5HR/ DAY )

HAY POINTS:

117 6

SALARY RANGE:

$ 14 8 , 045 to $ 193,562

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

S ummary

The Assistant Vice President, Program Coordination , is responsible for the initial development and ongoing budget oversight of all capital projects within the Metro-North Railroad (MNR) portions of the MTA Capital Program, with the objective of ensuring that capital investments provide the best value for MTA customers and agency operations and maintenance.

Reporting to the Vice President, Project Development , this position is responsible for working with stakeholders throughout C&D and MNR to compile the best available information on project priorities, estimated costs, and schedules; to use that information to assemble an actionable program of projects that fits within the expected funding constraints; and to recommend project bundling strategies to maximize efficiency.

The position, furthermore, is responsible for overseeing the advancement of projects through each project delivery phase, ensuring that scope content and financial costs remain consistent with project intent/justification, and that capital budget control/modification procedures are followed.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of administering the MNR portion of the capital program, including the definition, capital eligibility, and prioritization of candidate projects; project phasing, sequencing, and bundling; ongoing monitoring/control of project scopes and budgets; and supporting capital program amendments that will entail project additions, deletions, and deferrals. These activities are core responsibilities of C&D Development.

Lead the development of MNR -specific program elements for the five-year Capital Program. Analyze the results of the Twenty-Year Needs Assessment and refine its conceptual investment strategies to produce actionable, project-specific investments. Analyze additional data sources as needed to inform project prioritization and definition, such as databases of component defects. Implement changes to the prioritization of projects in the approved capital program, based on recommendations by project sponsors and C&D Planning, to align with funding targets. Review requests from operating agencies for new additions to the Capital Program. Recommend strategic bundling and packaging of C&D work to maximize construction synergies and optimize procurement.

Serve as the primary control point for project scopes, to ensure that the capital program remains focused on addressing priority work. Review and approve project Initial Baselines (including evaluation of feasible alternatives and operating/capital budget impacts analyses); and ensure that the project scope is consistent with the original intent and financial justification of the project. Further ensure that scope content and financial justification are maintained as projects evolve during all phases of delivery, and/or that all project stakeholders have formally approved any changes.

Serve as the primary control point for project budgets, to ensure the responsible use of limited capital program dollars. Review cost estimates and ensure that projected expenditures are appropriately forecast and allocated within the capital program. Review and recommend approval of Requests to Advertise. Monitor cash flow/burn rates during construction and closeout phases to assess overrun potential. Monitor/control use of contingency funds. Ensure that all agency-wide capital budget control procedures are followed.

Maintain records for projects in the Project Status Report (PSR) database, including upload of project lifecycle documents and linkages of project assets, to ensure transparent and accessible information about projects for use throughout C&D and by other stakeholders.

Provide strategic oversight and direction for all federal grant initiatives, including the identification of eligible capital projects, management of FTA communications, and assurance of timely, accurate, and fully compliant submissions .

Advise MTA and C&D Senior/executive staff on project progress and programmatic strategies; and prepare analysis and reports as needed for use by the MTA Board, executive, and senior management on the status and performance of specific projects and categories of projects in the Capital program, to ensure that MTA leadership has the information necessary to make informed decisions.

Respond to information requests from MTA Board members, external agencies, political offices, etc., to ensure transparency about the capital program.

Work with the other lead reports to the Vice President, Project Development, to develop core C&D Development work products, including a financially constrained five-year capital program and annual plans for project commitments and completions.

Education and Experience

Must have a minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience in Transportation Planning or Budgeting, Infrastructure, Finance, Planning, or a related field.

Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of managerial experience.

Competencies:

Familiarity with the MTA network and/or the MTA Capital Program.

Experience with project planning, scheduling, and/or budgeting.

Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures.

Familiarity with federal funding rules and regulations.

Excellent organizational and presentation skills.

Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership capabilities.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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 " ).

Selection Criteria

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

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the " Careers " link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those 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 .