Assistant Vice President - Planning & Quality

About the role

MTA Metro-North Railroad is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, operating out of Grand Central Terminal. This position supports the Vice President – Rolling Stock in leading the strategic plan and development of all maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive maintenance planning and production schedules to ensure compliance with federal regulations and industry standards.
• Lead the development of long-range, strategic plans for maintenance and upgrades of the rolling stock fleet and facilities aligned with service needs.
• Oversee the planning and execution of support shop expansion aligned with rolling stock operational needs.
• Develop and execute quality assurance and compliance processes in support of operations.
• Manage team and individual performance, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Provide input from long-range planning and forecasting in the development of the annual budget submission.
• Ensure the MofE department operates within the established budget by designing and instituting necessary internal processes, protocols, and controls.
• Promote and enforce safe practices for working on or about rolling stock, buildings, yards, and other facilities used by Maintenance of Equipment Department personnel.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff, providing career development for team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• May be required to work outside regular hours, as applicable.
• Review invoices and approve them if they meet contractual standards.
• Address performance issues with contractors when possible, escalate issues to other parties when needed.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of industry rolling stock maintenance practices and federal regulations with a focus on commuter rail fleet types and facilities. Demonstrate leadership skills to motivate and foster teamwork within the department and with other stakeholders. Proven record in developing a new organizational capability and implementing organizational change with strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong knowledge of FRA and OSHA regulations. Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex projects and deliver quick and effective decisions. Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster teamwork and direct interaction of the workforce.

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership skills in project management, root cause analysis, forecasting, planning, and quality assurance and compliance.
• Experience in rolling stock, fleet maintenance, and facility maintenance planning in a transportation environment.
• Experience managing a diverse group of employees at various levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science, Business Management, or related field.
• Minimum twelve (12) years of progressively more complex general management experience in rolling stock and/or fleet maintenance, including facility maintenance planning in a transportation environment.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing a diverse group of employees at various levels.

Benefits

Includes managerial benefits, transportation & financial benefits, commuting made easy, premium health coverage, secure your future, time off & work-life balance, holistic support services, professional growth & development, educational investment, employee experience & community, discounts & perks, connect & belong.

Pay

$177,069 - $210,268.25

Schedule

Title 55-a (yes or no): Not Applicable