Procurement, Risk and Property Management Director

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The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) seeks a collaborative, innovative, and strategic leader to enhance the agencys procurement, risk, and property management functions. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced executive to modernize and strengthen the operational backbone of one of Californias most innovative regional agenciesensuring that internal systems, business processes, and risk strategies align with the scale and complexity of MTCs regional mission.
The Procurement, Risk and Property Management (PRPM) Director will lead a skilled and experienced team ready to evolve within an organization that has tripled in size over the years and is investing in modernization, transparency, and operational excellence.
MTCs mission is to advance shared local and regional priorities that connect people, strengthen communities, and sustain the environment. The agency is guided by the values of collaboration, equity, excellence, innovation, and integrity, and by a vision of a vibrant Bay Area that is connected, equitable, and sustainable.
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) serves as the regional transportation planning, financing, and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Areaone of the most economically dynamic and geographically complex regions in the nation. As the Bay Areas federally designated metropolitan planning organization, MTC plays a central role in shaping the regions transportation, housing, and infrastructure systems.
Established in 1970 by the California Legislature, MTC was created to coordinate the rapidly expanding network of transit and transportation projects, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system. Today, MTC is responsible for planning, financing, and managing the regions complex mobility ecosystemone that must balance environmental sustainability, equity, economic vitality, and the realities of urban growth.
In partnership with the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), MTC now leads integrated initiatives that connect transportation with housing, resilience, and climate goals. Together, the agencies steward Plan Bay Area 2050, the longrange regional strategy that integrates transportation, housing, economic, and environmental priorities for the ninecounty region and 101 cities. Through affiliated entities such as the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA), Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA), and programs like Clipper, 511, and FasTrak, MTC invests billions each year in projects that make the region more connected, livable, and equitable.
Its culture values professionalism, innovation, and service to the publicqualities that are essential as the agency continues to address the Bay Areas most pressing mobility and housing challenges.
Having tripled in size over the past decade, the agency is leveling up its internal operations to ensure its systems, structures, and talent are fully aligned with its expanding mission and regional impact. Procurement, Risk and Property Management (PRPM) section is crucial in this transformationlaying the groundwork for how MTC manages its business operations, mitigates risks, and stewards its physical assets. With a portfolio that includes hundreds of contracts annually, a robust compliance function, and oversight of MTCs headquarters, PRPM is key to the agencys ability to fulfill its regional commitments with integrity, efficiency, and accountability.
The PRPM Director will lead a highly capable team across procurement and contracts, risk and compliance, and facilities management. The agency is seeking a leader who combines operational rigor with a collaborative, peoplecentered approachsomeone who can inspire trust, build strong partnerships across departments, and strengthen the organizations ability to manage resources strategically in service of MTC and the Bay Areas longterm goals.
THE PROCUREMENT, RISK AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR POSITION
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Procurement, Risk and Property Management (PRPM) Director serves as a member of MTCs senior management team and is responsible for planning, directing, and executing the agencys purchasing, contracting, property management, and enterprise risk programs. The Director is the trusted advisor to the COO and Executive Staff on procurement policy, risk assessment, and operational governance. This leader will partner closely with the Finance and Technology Services teams to ensure integrated, transparent, and efficient business operations across the organization.
The Director manages three Assistant Directors who lead Procurement and Contracts, Property Management, and Risk and Compliance. Together, with a total staff of approximately 26, this team ensures that MTCs operational infrastructure supports innovation, compliance, and sustainable growth.
Provide strategic oversight for all procurement, risk management, and facilities functions, ensuring alignment with agencywide goals.
Standardize and modernize business processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and transparency.
Lead strategic planning and performance management for PRPM programs in alignment with agencywide goals.
Oversee enterprise risk management, safety, insurance, and compliance programs.
Manage facilities operations, property management contracts, and tenant relationships for MTCs headquarters.
Foster collaboration with Finance, Technology Services, and other divisions to strengthen internal partnerships and service delivery.
Support Title VI and Title VII compliance activities.
Collaborative leader and trusted advisor skilled at building crossdepartmental relationships and partnerships.
Proven equityminded public servant committed to transparency, fairness, and inclusion.
Refine and Strengthen Business Processes and Policies : Document, streamline, and standardize workflows across procurement, risk, and property management to promote consistency and compliance.
Enhance Risk Management Practices : Define and formalize enterprise risk management processes, including continuity planning, insurance programs, and proactive risk communication.
Develop and Invest in Talent : Foster professional development and mentorship opportunities, build a sustainable talent pipeline, and promote crosstraining within and across teams.
Optimize Facilities and Property Stewardship : Enhance oversight of building operations and commercial leases, and ensure effective asset management to support longterm sustainability.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field is required.
Experience : Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, operations, or risk management, including at least four (4) years in a senior management administration or operations role within a publicsector or quasipublic environment.
Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field is preferred.
~ Senior management experience overseeing procurement, contracting, or risk management in a publicsector or similarly complex organization.
~ Experience leading business operations and workflow optimization, modernization, or processimprovement initiatives that increased organizational effectiveness.
~ Background in facilities or property management preferred, with demonstrated success managing assets and vendors.
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