Senior Vice President Program Executive

About the role

The Senior Vice President Program Executive position is the highest-level position in an extensive program. The incumbent in the role will act as the Chief Engineer and is responsible for all program phases from planning through completion and handover to the operating owner, and is accountable for program safety, Quality, risk, and commercial matters on time and within budget.

Reports to: Deputy Chief Development Officer - Delivery. Work location: 2 Broadway. Job family: CON, Grade: 010. Deadline: Open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues and risks and ensure timely resolution and mitigation.
• Recommend solutions to executive management for the resolution of critical issues.
• Manage program activities to minimize the impact on agency operations and the public.
• Coordinate program activities with the executive and senior leadership teams, C&D staff, contractors, consultants, MTA operating agency staff, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure program activities follow established requirements and adhere to all relevant standards, guidelines, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that safety and Quality are an integral part of program operations.
• Manage and monitor progress against the agency and program goals.
• Review and approve invoices and other charges based on established procedures.
• Ensure that expenditures are appropriately charged.
• Manage staff selection, coaching, training, development, evaluation, and discipline/termination as needed.
• Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years of related experience.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years in a management or supervisory role and/or Program/Project manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
• PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred.
• Significant experience in program management for major construction programs or projects with highly complex systems is preferred.
• Substantial experience leading and managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all internal organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
• Focus and ability to deliver results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker with the ability to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements.
• Excellent team-building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Alternative Delivery Experience Preferred.

Additional information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission"). Selection is based on the evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

Pay

Salary range: $221,333 to $258,497.

Schedule

Hours of work: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5 hours per day).