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Senior Director, Subways Coordination & Solutions

Senior Director, Subways Coordination & Solutions

New York City Transit

New York, NY • On-site

$119K - $179K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Manages and oversees special projects and interacts with internal and external customers to implement and upgrade technologies and systems.

  • Chairs high level meetings with division leaders to evaluate issues, strategize risk mitigation, and address operational and personnel challenges.

  • Performs on-site field inspections to observe operations, maintenance, and capital construction activities, and reports on status and potential improvements.

New York City Transit Authority rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

389th of 668 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Title:  Senior Director, Subways Coordination & Solutions  
Department: NYCT Subways  
Authority: TA
Division/Unit: EVP Office   
Location: 2 Broadway
Hours: Managerial
Compensation:
 
Min-Max
$119,964 - $179,946
Deadline (If Applicable): 
Until Filled
Reporting Manager (If Applicable): 
VP, Org Strat & Chief of Staff
    
Position Summary:   
This position is responsible for managing and overseeing special projects for the NYCT Department of Subways (DOS).  The Senior Director, Subways Coordination & Solutions, will provide executive support to the EVP of Subways and act as a key participant on the management team.  This role will provide oversight, offer recommendations, and interact with all division heads, as well as with other NYC Transit departments, on various operational issues and projects.  The Senior Director will chair high level meetings with the EVP's direct reports to evaluate issues and to strategize for risk mitigation.
 
This position will also serve as the Subways' liaison for MTA Headquarters managed initiatives, emerging fare evasion preventive projects and other advanced control solutions. In addition, this position will manage and direct all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the EVP, and perform on-site field inspections to observe daily operations, maintenance performance and capital construction activities.  Additionally, the Senior Director will develop operational policies and procedures to ensure consistency across the divisions.
Responsibilities:
  • Manages and oversees special projects such as the implementation of OMNY throughout our stations, Emergency Booth Communication Systems (EBCS) upgrades and software, EEPS technology (Staten Island Railway). Interacts with internal and external customers by working with the Department of Security's counter-terrorism taskforce and the Rail Traffic Controller software
  • Chairs high level meetings with the SVP's direct reports to evaluate issues and strategies in order to mitigate risks regarding service disruptions and community issues. This involves working on personnel solutions including, but not limited to, spearheading initiatives to reduce workplace assaults, improving employee availability, and working with trauma-impacted employees. Follows up and addresses outstanding issues which may include system defects such as system-wide structural issues and addressing PTSB (Public Transportation Safety Board) findings regarding fan plant communication deficiencies and CCTV issues in train cars.
  • Serves as DOS liaison for MTA HQ and MTA IT managed initiatives and projects such as the Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise and the Genius Challenge/Transit Tech Lab. Work with diverse communities within Department of Subways to address how new technologies and initiatives are implemented using an equity and social impact lens.
  • Performs on-site field inspections to observe daily operations, maintenance performance and capital construction activities. Reports on status, potential schedule impacts and ways to improve customer experience. Investigates any operational efficiencies that can include the coordination of work due to track outages and consolidation of TA Labor support.
  • Develops operational policies and procedures to ensure consistency across the divisions. Oversees the development of the long-term planning for Subways’ operations to effectively anticipate and fulfill changing service requirements and needs; including the social services and benefits which will better enable our employees to perform their duties in a supported way.
  • SVP, Chief of Staff & Organizational Strategies, Subways EVPs, Subways Division Heads; Office of the President; Strategic Initiatives; Department of Security, MTA C&D, MTA HQ, MTA IT, Office of System Safety, Labor Relations, People Group and outside agencies.
 
Education and Experience:   
    
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Ten (10) years of related experience and seven (7) years of experience in a managerial/supervisory capacity are preferred
Desired Skills:   
 
  • Strong Knowledge of NYCT and Subways rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Subways’ operations.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Ability to develop strategies to achieve organizational goals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Strong problem solving and negotiation skills.
 
Selection Method:   
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.   
    
All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.   
    
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.    
    
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.   
   
   

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