Assistant Director Commercial (Systems)

About the role

The Assistant Director, Commercial, is responsible for the decision-making, staffing, and budget for their functional area of responsibility, subject to approval regarding the most significant business and policy issues by departmental management and/or Senior Management.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level analysis, makes recommendations for policy and procedural changes with final approval from departmental management and/or Senior Management, and supports the implementation of such changes.
• Provides input into overall strategy and approach in consultation with departmental management and/or CD Delivery Senior Management.
• Collaborates with Program Director(s), other MTA C&D Commercial Manager(s), Project Management, and MTA C&D Counsel to prepare for and navigate risk review/mitigation processes and implement effective commercial/change management best practices.
• Guide and assist the Project Manager in managing all procurement phase design scope/budget, and potential changes.
• Aid the Project Manager and design team regarding commercial engagement with technology providers, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to establish, track, and administer the project risk register.
• Review all contract documents to minimize conflicts and ambiguity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years in a management or supervisory role and/or project/commercial manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management of projects or project controls with highly complex systems is preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders and drive outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
• Focus and ability to deliver on results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Past experience as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker with the ability to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements.
• Comprehensive team-building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

Skills

• Project management of projects or project controls with highly complex systems.
• Collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• High-profile, high-pressure environment experience.
• Change agent and creative/innovative thinking.
• Team-building, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including transportation, financial, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement savings options.
• Time off and work-life balance with generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
• Professional growth and development with learning and development programs, skills training, and leadership programs.
• Employee assistance programs and discounts on products and services.

Pay

Final salary is determined by experience, skill set, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

Schedule

Hours of work are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5 HR/ DAY).