Assistant Vice President Program Executive (Innovation)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority•New York, NY

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will lead the agency's innovation strategy related to technology and partnerships across capital projects. Responsible for all project phases from this perspective and will be accountable for quality and commercial matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, Policy or a related field.
Must have a minimum of fourteen (14) years of related experience
Must have a minimum of ten (10) years in a program management or supervisory role in a large, multi-faceted organization.
Must be a proven leader as a change agent and creative/innovative thinker with the ability to align business goals with solutions to drive process improvements.
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.
Must have focus and ability to deliver results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
Must possess excellent team-building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience in program management for major construction programs with highly complex systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Vice President is responsible for developing and implementing C&D's innovation strategy to enable use of operating technology and technology partnerships in capital projects throughout the MTA system.
Provide vision and leadership for creating and implementing an agency-wide framework to test, scale, and institutionalize new tools and technologies across the organization.
Partner with MTA C&D Planning, Development, and Delivery Business Units and MTA IT to identify asset areas prime for disruption and launch innovative solutions.
Test innovative tools and methods and ensure strong governance and ROI around pilots and investments.
Coordinate adoption of cutting edge tools and means & methods in construction, project management, and delivery (e.g., AI, digital twins, modular construction, predictive maintenance, automation).
Coordinate with Delivery Services Office to modernize specifications and design standards for next-generation infrastructure.
Forge partnerships with academic and research institutions, established and emerging technology firms, and peer agencies to identify best practices and shared innovation opportunities. Work with MTA-Transit Tech Lab partnership on new opportunities.
Position C&D as industry leader in construction innovation (e.g. launch annual MTA Innovation Day).
Build an internal culture that empowers staff at all levels and departments to pilot new ideas.
Collaborate with internal departments, including Corporate Performance and Delivery Services Office, to align with data-driven decision making and modernized workflows.
Serve as President's Office champion and lead coordinator of public-private technology partnerships, including but not limited to Boldyn subway cellular service buildout, improving Railroad coverage, OMNY fare payment system.
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.