Senior Vice President, Program Executive

3 weeks ago


New York, United States Metropolitan Transportation Authority Full time

Position: Senior Vice President, Program Executive

Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

Office Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10001 (MTA Headquarters)

Hybrid Working Conditions: 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Reports to: Deputy CDO Delivery

Department/ Division: Construction & Development / Delivery

Job Summary:

Highest level position in a large program. Responsible for all phases of the program from planning through completion, and handover to the operating owner. Responsible for program safety, quality, risk, commercial matters, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Vice President, Program Executive, is responsible for successfully managing and mentoring staff to deliver complex capital projects. Coordinate program activities through project close-out. Monitor project program performance against established baselines and pursue opportunities for improved performance.

  • Identify project issues and risks and ensure timely resolution and mitigation.
  • Recommend solutions to senior management for the resolution of critical issues.
  • Manage program activities to minimize the impact on agency operations and the public.
  • Coordinate project activities with the project team, C&D staff, contractors, consultants, MTA operating agency staff, and other stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with MTA operating agency staff to ensure that necessary actions, approvals, and resources are in place to support project delivery.
  • Ensure project activities follow established requirements and adhere to all relevant standards, guidelines, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure that safety and quality are an integral part of project operations. Manage preparation and monitor implementation of project plans, quality plans, and work plans. Coordinate with Safety and Quality Management staff. Manage project documentation to ensure quality, completeness, and accuracy.
  • Manage and monitor progress against project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Work collaboratively with Development and Contracts throughout the project life-cycle, including developing project scope, requirements, design criteria, and procurement packages, evaluating bids/proposals, negotiating change orders, and timely completing contractor/consultant evaluation process.
  • Review and approve contract invoices and other project charges based on established procedures. Ensure that expenditures are properly charged.
  • Manage comprehensive project document control and retention.
  • Manage the preparation of reports, presentations, research, and studies.
  • Manage the presentation of project reporting and coordination of audit/inquiry responses for MTA and external oversight bodies.
  • Manage staff selection, coaching, training, development, evaluation, discipline/termination as needed. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
  • Must have a minimum of twenty (20) years related experience.
  • Must have a minimum of least twelve (12) years in a management or supervisory role and/or Program/Project manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Competencies:

  • Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable. PMP and CCM Certifications preferred.
  • Significant experience in program management for major construction programs or projects with highly complex systems preferred.
  • Substantial experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability with building relationships and working collaboratively with stakeholders at all internal levels within the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
  • Must have focus and ability to deliver on results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
  • Must be a proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker with the ability to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements.
  • Must possess excellent team building, listening, problem solving, and prioritization skills.
  • Alternative Delivery experience preferred.

Other Information:

As an MTA Construction & Development employee, you may be required to complete the New York State financial disclosure statement – annually if your position earns $101,379 (this figure is subject to change) per year if the position is designated as a policymaker.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

*In order to protect our employees and continue to provide safe and reliable service to our communities, as of November 14, 2021, we are requiring all new MTA hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date. MTA will consider exceptions for religious and medical reasons, where appropriate. “Fully vaccinated” means you must have both doses of a 2-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the second dose or have received 1 dose of a 1-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the dose. Proof of your vaccination status in the form of a CDC vaccine card must be submitted prior to your start date.


This position is being handled directly by David Gomez Partners, Inc. For a full job description and to apply, please send your resume to David Gomez at david@davidgomezpartners.com.



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