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Remote Senior Program Manager Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Program Manager

New York, NY · On-site +1

$70K - $90K/yr

This role is based in Brooklyn, New York with four days in-office and one day remote. What You'll ... senior) than this as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be ...

Program Manager

New York, NY · On-site +1

$70K - $90K/yr

This role is based in Brooklyn, New York with four days in-office and one day remote. What You'll ... senior) than this as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be ...

Technical Program Manager (Client Solutions) Position Overview The primary orchestrator and connective tissue between our large enterprise clients and our internal technical teams. You will manage ...

Program Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$75K - $90K/yr

THE OPPORTUNITY Cyera is seeking a Program Manager, Marketing to support and scale our marketing organization driving program and project management for Product Marketing, Integrated Campaigns ...

Program Manager The Program Manager • Financial Controls - assuring Programs are performed within specific Program award budgets • Schedule Controls - that assure on time contract performance ...

Senior Project Assessor

New York, NY · On-site +1

$85K - $130K/yr

This position reports directly to the Senior Program Manager and will be a remote, work from home position. The majority of clients this position will support will be located in or around the New ...

Senior Project Assessor

New York, NY · On-site +1

$85K - $130K/yr

This position reports directly to the Senior Program Manager and will be a remote, work from home position. The majority of clients this position will support will be located in or around the New ...

Program Manager, CQR

Allendale, NJ · On-site +1

$145K - $155K/yr

Program Manager, CQR Location: Remote (15-20% Travel Required) Company: VB Spine Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At VB Spine, you'll be part of a mission-focused team that ...

Experience with project management or program management practices and methodologies * Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and multitask * Comfortable working with ambiguity

Program Manager

New York, NY · Remote

$148K - $210K/yr

Run incubation and governance programs for payments and banking products (Stripe Managed Payments, Stripe Capital, fiat-to-crypto onramp/Payin integrations), guiding features from private beta to ...

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How much do remote senior program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote senior program manager in New York is $125,982.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $126,900.00 and $127,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the remote senior program manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Senior Program Manager, you need extensive experience in program management, a solid understanding of project methodologies (such as Agile or Waterfall), and a relevant degree or certification like PMP or PgMP. Familiarity with collaboration and project tracking tools such as Jira, Asana, MS Project, or Slack is typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities are crucial, along with strong organizational and stakeholder management skills. These qualities are vital to drive complex programs across distributed teams, ensuring successful delivery in a remote environment.

What is a remote senior program manager?

A Remote Senior Program Manager oversees strategic projects and programs while working remotely. They coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure that business objectives are met. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to align stakeholders and drive project success. Remote work adds the challenge of virtual collaboration, requiring proficiency in digital communication tools. Effective time management and adaptability are crucial for handling multiple projects efficiently.

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One major challenge for remote senior program managers is fostering effective communication and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams. To overcome this, successful managers leverage digital tools for regular updates, maintain clear documentation, and establish structured meeting schedules. Building trust and alignment among team members requires proactive engagement and clear expectations. Additionally, being adaptable and responsive to time zone differences ensures that project milestones are met efficiently. These strategies help maintain productivity and ensure that programs run smoothly in a virtual setting.

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Senior Director, Capital Program Management and Budget

New York City Transit

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


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

514th of 845 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

JOB TITLE:

Senior Director, Capital Program Management and Budget

SALARY RANGE:

$133,519 - $166,899 (FIN008)

DEPT/DIV:

Capital Budget

AGENCY:

TA / OA / MTA BUS

SUPERVISOR

Budget Officer

LOCATION:

East New York Depot

HOURS OF WORK:

8 hours per day

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ensure efficient prioritization and utilization of all Buses Capital Resources. Primary liaison and advocate for Buses Capital Program for all Buses Divisions. Manage day to day functions related to Buses Capital Plan activities and facilitate internal agreement regarding capital priorities for all Facilities, Bus Technology and Rolling Stock.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with internal partners in CMO Office, Facilities, Bus Technology, and Office of the EVP to ensure that Buses Capital Program is adequately prioritized and funded.
  • Primary Buses’ liaison with C&D that advocates for Buses Capital Program priorities and needs for all Buses areas.
  • Handle portfolio management of all Buses Capital Projects and review progress on these projects. Collaborate with C&D and internal and external partners to fully leverage asset data to effectively prioritize capital projects
  • Coordinate capital workflow processes within the Department of Buses such as PRDC, Baseline Reviews, Final Acceptance and Beneficial Use.
  • Ensure beneficial collaboration between all internal and external stakeholders as needed to eliminate unintended consequences and negative outcomes during capital project development, planning and delivery.
  • Ensure that all Buses projects are appropriately resources for on-time and effective project delivery.
  • Approve all capital support requests including CRF requests, D4s, OBIs, EFA and TA Labor requests.
  • Work with C&D Development to effectively bundle projects in way that maximize utilization of resources.
  • Work with Bus Technology group to develop accurate return on investment estimates and ensure effective prioritization and project management of Bus Technology Projects.
  • Ensure that Capital contracts which support bus technology are expedited in a way that is aligned with MTA Policy and Procedures.
  • Support project management and development for these initiatives.
  • Collaborate with partners in Subways, Operations Planning, C&D, Transportation and Operations to ensure appropriate resourcing and staffing of Buses shuttle support of Subways planned Capital disruptions.
  • Work with all internal stakeholders to plan bus relocations so that we can provide safe, reliable service delivery during depot rehabilitations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
  • May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
  • Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
  • Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
  • Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
  • Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Urban Planning, Finance and Accounting, Data Science,
  • Computer Science, Business Related field, Engineering, Transportation, or a satisfactory equivalent.

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Minimum 10 years Total Years of Experience Required and
  • Minimum 5 years years of Managerial/Supervisory Experience Required

SELECTION METHOD:

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

All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking on the ‘APPLY NOW’ button from either the CAREERS page or from the JOB DESCRIPTION page.

If you have previously applied online for other positions, enter your Username and Password.  If it is your first registration, click on the CLICK HERE TO REGISTER hyperlink and enter a Username and Password; then click on the REGISTER button.

 

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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