Director, LA28 Games Planning (Special Projects)

Metro Link • Los Angeles, CA

385d • $22,500 - $97,493 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, LA28 Games Planning (Special Projects) will lead the planning and execution of Metrolink's strategy for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, ensuring alignment with the organization's business goals. This role involves overseeing the delivery of services, policies, and programs related to major events, while collaborating with executive management and various departments to address strategic initiatives and operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in planning or public policy, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• A minimum of eight years relevant strategic planning and implementation experience in a public transit or transportation organization with both full time and contracted employees and services.
• Valid Class “C” California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record of no more than 2 moving violations and no DUI's within the last 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or higher Degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct, develop, coordinate and implement the organizational and departmental strategic plans in support of SCRRA business objectives.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards procedures.
• Serve as trusted business partner to the CEO and the SCRRA leadership team, supporting the strategic vision.
• Monitor, assess and address departmental and interdepartmental issues across the Authority. Review and coordinate budgets, project plans, staffing plans, and assignments.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned special projects departmental budget; submit recommendations and monitor expenditures.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental staff performance to establish training needs, ensuring objectives and expectations are met, along with compliance of policies and procedures.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication of departmental and interdepartmental needs.
• Assist the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer in overall management and supervision of the strategy for the LA28 Games and mega events such as 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl LXI in 2027 and the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
• Direct the preparation and processing of all Board items in relation to assigned departmental goals and objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Choice of twelve health plan options through CalPERS.
• Dental coverage options provided by Delta Dental.
• Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Group term life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Educational assistance reimbursement up to $1,000 per fiscal year.
• Professional memberships reimbursement up to $300 per year.
• Paid time off (PTO) based on years of service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling services.
• Health advocacy services for navigating healthcare systems.
• Retirement plan through CalPERS with employee contribution.
• Transportation passes for unlimited access to Metrolink lines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: Associate degree