Senior Director Strategic Planning, Operations Planning

About the role

Position summary: This position is responsible for planning, directing, managing and evaluating the strategy, finance and administrative functions of the Operations Planning Department. This critical role provides strategic and operational support across a wide range of departmental functions, ensuring efficient and effective operations for a team of about 500 full-time and part-time employees. Located at 2 Broadway, NY, NY 10004. Reports to the Senior Vice President.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and management of the department’s Operating and Capital budgets.
• Oversee budget account system and controls; provide strategic and policy guidance and recommendations to executive management; monitor budget to actual trends for revenues and expenditures; ensure compliance with statutes.
• Serve as an expert consultant to department management regarding financial and budget issues and strategies; negotiate budget issues with department and executive management.
• Serve as the departmental Controller, overseeing labor, materials, procurement, and HR functions across the department.
• Coordinate with MTA operating agency staff to ensure necessary actions, approvals, and resources are in place to support project delivery.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders, ensuring talent strategies align with the company's vision and drive long-term growth.
• Act as the primary liaison between Operations Planning and key NYCT departments such as DOS, DOB, OMB, People Department, Controller, Labor Relations, and more.
• Manage all staff-related matters, ePerformance Program, Employee Training and correspondence.
• Develop and execute strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining employees to meet organizational goals.
• Oversee performance management, building succession plans, fostering leadership development, and managing employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee departmental contracts and procurement processes, manage OTPS budgets, and ensure compliance with financial and operational policies.
• Administer business travel, training budgets, and new initiatives.
• Serve as a Property Control Officer (PCO), responsible for managing office equipment, technology, and inventory across two major locations.
• Lead projects such as site reconstruction and reconfigurations.
• Act as the Designated Departmental Internal Control Manager, ensuring strict adherence to internal control standards and procedures.
• Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college in Transportation Management, Business Management, Computer Science, Urban Planning; Public Administration,