Director Strategic Initiatives Coordination
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About The Position
Join the team responsible for coordinating across MTA Construction & Development's (C&D's) Planning, Contracts, and Delivery Departments and MTA's operating agencies (NYC Transit, MTA Bus, Long Island Railroad, Metro-North Railroad, and Bridges & Tunnels) to implement MTA's multi-billion-dollar Capital Program. C&D's Development Department plays a pivotal role in determining what, when, and how the MTA rebuilds, improves and expands the region's transit network - by prioritizing capital investments, evaluating project scopes, establishing project and program budgets, maximizing external funding opportunities, monitoring and reporting on Capital Program performance; and strategically coordinating, packaging, and scheduling construction projects to maximize benefits and minimize impacts to MTA riders. The Deputy Chief Development Officer leading the Development Department is hiring a Director to provide executive support, coordinate C&D priorities across various department units, lead strategic initiatives, and liaise with external and internal stakeholder groups, including MTA operating agencies. The Director of Strategic Initiatives & Coordination is responsible for ensuring effective communication, coordination, and execution of initiatives across Development's six functional groups in support of optimal management of MTA's Capital Program. This position will provide direct day-to-day support to the Deputy Chief Development Officer and departmental leadership on a variety of interdisciplinary, cross-cutting initiatives, including (but not limited to): Spearhead efforts to improve the operational efficiency of the department, including formalizing and streamlining procedures and business processes and developing internal reports. Coordinating agency-wide strategic initiatives to improve upfront project planning, contain costs, and effectively scale up the delivery of capital projects. Support the roll-out of MTA C&D Digital Strategy initiatives to modernize the tools and systems used for managing, monitoring, and reporting on the Capital Program. Compile and track departmental priorities, assist department staff in developing work plans, monitor and report on key initiatives, and escalate issues to leadership as appropriate. Ensure effective communication within and across MTA C&D departments.
