Senior Manager

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as the Senior Manager - Transportation Innovation. This key leadership role will be responsible for supporting the Vice President - Automation & Innovation in managing the Authority's U2C Program planning, design, procurement, manufacture, installation, and construction.

• Provide strategic thinking and policy support to the Vice President and Executive Leadership Team members.
• Manage and coordinate project planning, environmental review, project development, funding alternatives, design, procurement, and construction phases of U2C projects.
• Identify project requirements, develop scope of work for U2C projects, and manage project development by continued communications with all members of the team to promote success of the program.
• Procure necessary planning, engineering, technical systems, integrator, and financial advisory consultant services in accordance with JTA, state, and federal guidelines.
• Negotiate schedules, scopes, and fees for U2C capital contracts.
• Manage and coordinate efforts of all team members associated with the U2C program.
• Manage all project correspondence, records, and budgets.
• Make regular reports on status of projects, schedules, budgets, and concerns, including recommending remedies if objectives cannot be met.
• Ensure timely completion of planning studies and reviews by the team.
• Establish, implement, and communicate the strategic direction of the organization's Commercial Fleet Operations, AV Testing Operations, and Fleet Management departments.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.
• Collaborate with other departments and teams to carry out the organization's goals and objectives.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive and detailed economic cost analyses for fleet optimization decisions.
• Ensure that departmental decisions, staffing plans, project management, and all capital and operational expenses are aligned with the organization's business plan and vision.
• Execute long-term and short-term fleet plans.
• Establish, communicate, and implement operations-related policies, practices, standards, and safety measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
• Review and approve cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects.
• Establish and administer the department's budget and monthly forecast in partnership with the Finance team.
• Present periodic performance reports and metrics to the chief operating officer and other senior executives.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management and the AV industry.
• Maintain a documentation and reporting system for all U2C projects with a clear process for early identification and reporting of any variations from plan.
• In coordination with staff within Planning & Sustainability, Transit Planning, Skyway Operations, and Maintenance, identify needed long-range transportation needs to support the authority's strategic vision.
• Develop strategic goals, objectives, and milestones of the U2C program and actively monitor and ensure achievement of key milestones for the goals and objectives.
• Identify funding opportunities and strategies to secure required funding for all associated capital initiatives resulting from the development of the U2C program.
• Advise the Executive Leadership Team and key stakeholders about any process changes needed in response to changing conditions.
• Assure the effective delivery of the JTA's vision, mission, brand management, and organizational sustainability.
• Remain current on new industry trends, methods, and technologies.
• Attend Board/Public meetings and make appropriate presentations in a clear and professional manner.
• Perform mandatory storm/disaster job-related functions that are essential to the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and/or the EOC.
• This position has supervisory and operational authority over JTA personnel performing work functions on any capital initiative/project under the U2C program and may receive direct reports assigned during the course of the program implementation.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory training classes.
• Responsible for reviewing and complying with all JTA policies, procedures, and directives.
• Responsible for ensuring all direct reports have taken all mandatory training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, or a related management degree with a minimum of seven years comprehensive experience.
• Advanced degree preferred with prior Sr. Management experience demonstrating sound experience related to transit/transportation, engineering, and construction programs, and sound knowledge of new transportation technologies.
• Possess JTA's 12 Leadership Characteristics: Good Communicator, Change Agent, Critical Thinker, High Energy, Accountable, Engaged, Team Player, Inspirational, Customer Focused, Courageous, Innovative, and Strategic Thinker.
• Ability to work collaboratively to enhance JTA's reputation for excellence through best practices, reviews, accountability for performance, and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational, analytic, and strategic-thinking skills with demonstrated ability to create, implement, and monitor complex plans and translate those plans into goals and concrete methods and strategies.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, with sensitivity, passion, and a focus on unity and equity.
• Knowledge of or ability to become familiar with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations.
• Knowledge of or ability to become familiar with pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including applicable Florida Statutes and other laws related to the use of public funds and tax laws.
• Ability to be technologically savvy, and use resources necessary to make the organization more efficient and competitive.
• Proven management ability encompassing the development and implementation of strategic goals and objectives, setting and evaluating priorities.
• A strong work ethic to produce a focused, dedicated work team - among both internal and external stakeholders - with a focus on collaboration, mentoring, nurturing, and the delivery of exceeded goals.
• Ability to understand the overall design of the transit network to efficiently and effectively implement development options.
• Ability to conduct analysis and manage projects.
• A track record in budget management, stewardship, and developing proven strategies to build program area.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain a positive image as representative of employee base.
• A career track record that shows the stability with organizations and the capacity to develop and nurture relationships that culminates in overall success.
• Previous cross-functional project management experience involving land usage and public/private partnerships.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to close on contracts following established contract procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.