Director, Procurement Business Planning

Job Summary

The Director of Procurement Business Planning is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving financial and operational excellence across all procurement-related activities at the MTA. Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Chief of Strategic Planning, this position provides direction and oversight for budget planning, resource allocation, and administrative operations, while supporting the Assistant Deputy Chief of Strategic Planning.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) on behalf of Supply Chain Strategy and MTA Procurement senior management for all budget matters.
• Oversee the end-to-end process of monthly financial reporting, providing in-depth analysis of labor and non-labor expenditures.
• Manage the development and timely submission of all major OMB exercises, including budget proposals and variance reports, maintaining strict adherence to accuracy and compliance.
• Act as liaison with the People Department to address all human resources matters for the department.
• Direct and manage the full lifecycle of recruitment and promotional activities, ensuring strict compliance with established collective bargaining agreement (CBA) rules and guidelines for represented positions.
• Additionally, oversee the development and maintenance of accurate, up-to-date job descriptions for all departmental roles.
• Provide essential oversight of office management for MTA Procurement, ensuring efficiency and compliance across all sites.
• Proactively optimize space, monitor training and compliance, and implement effective tracking for travel and consultant use. Continuously assess and improve office practices to support ongoing needs.
• Ensure compliance with the Internal Control Act for MTA Procurement. Oversee and monitor the entire Internal Control Process (Vulnerability Assessment submittal, Internal Control Testing, etc.). Review and evaluate the quality of internal control reviews and risk assessments.
• Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review the performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Work closely with the department's senior management and employees to strengthen workplace relationships, enhance employee engagement, and drive retention.
• Collaborate with HR to resolve complex performance and employee relations issues, addressing complaints promptly and ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
• Lead and oversee many special projects, such as Talent and Organizational Development initiatives. Work closely with the People Department’s Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and Business Partner teams to guarantee consistent, equitable implementation of MTA policies and regulations.
• Coordinate and strategize with the Sr. Director, Business Planning, or, in their absence, the Assistant Deputy Chief on hiring strategies, budget forecasts, and management, including implementing cost-saving measures.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization, including the MTA Board
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible
• Strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and direction for the area of responsibility
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook