Manager Planning

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.

Summary

This position will serve as a coordinating role across the Planning Department, with a particular focus on portfolio management, program formation, project management, cross-division coordination, and communications with internal and external stakeholders about Planning initiatives. The Manager would be responsible for ensuring that the Planning Department is aligned with MTA and C D goals and priorities and that the results of these activities are presented in an accurate, understandable and timely manner.

Responsibilities

Ensure the Planning Dept is working as a team to achieve annual C D goals.

Help set priorities to maximize agency-wide efforts.

Work closely with the Deputy Chief Development Officer to develop and implement Planning's strategic goals and objectives.

Manage cross-agency coordination for Planning projects with NYC Transit, Long Island Railroad, Metro-North Railroad, Bridges & Tunnels.

Manage planning special projects and initiatives.

Ensure positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Contribute to the formation and implementation of capital objectives and strategies for the MTA.

Guide the development of long-range planning strategies, documents, projects, and communication tools, including those that support the MTA's Twenty-Year Needs Assessment and Five Year Capital Plan processes.

Lead employee engagement initiatives and communication across the Planning Dept, including regular staff meetings.

Manage staff and consultants to advance deliverables and provide timely and thoughtful feedback that improves the quality of deliverables.

Facilitate improvements to capital planning processes, including the development of planning tools, improvements to digital platforms, asset assessments, asset inventories, regional planning information, transit usage, climate risk data, and cost-effectiveness.

Liaise regularly with the President's Office and MTA HQ.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, Urban Planning, Public Administration or a related field.

Must have a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience.

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 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.