Director, Planning Programs (7292)
About The Position
The Director, Planning Programs directs advanced planning for SEPTA’s major transformation initiatives associated with Accelerate, including Trolley Modernization and Reimagining Regional Rail. The role initiates and oversees planning studies, alternatives analysis, and concept development to address the needs of SEPTA and transportation stakeholders in the service region. It also integrates long-range planning with capital and operating budget development and provides oversight and project management for planning and major capital investment projects. The Director coordinates with metropolitan planning organizations, governmental agencies, consultants, committees, and other stakeholders on planning, transit policy, and service changes. The position manages the day-to-day work of Planning staff, ensures staff training, develops a departmental succession plan, and directs the preparation and maintenance of data and analysis tools. SEPTA requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Architecture, or Public Administration.
- Extensive project management experience, including ten years of significant, progressively responsible management experience in public transportation.
- Experience managing large, complex projects across diverse industries and applying project management principles to scoping, work breakdown structures, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with professional, supervisory, and management personnel at all organizational levels.
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to handle and resolve complex engineering, construction, project management, and contract administration problems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize and present technical information and project presentations to various levels of management.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, Registered Architect in Pennsylvania, Certified Planner (AICP), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Knowledge of e-Builder Project Management Information System (PMIS) or an equivalent capital project management information system.
Responsibilities
- Direct advanced planning for SEPTA’s major service transformation initiatives, including Trolley Modernization and Reimagining Regional Rail.
- Initiate and oversee planning studies, including alternatives analysis and concept development, for SEPTA and regional transportation stakeholders.
- Integrate the Authority’s long-range planning efforts with capital and operating budget development.
- Support SEPTA-related planning efforts provided by the Metropolitan Planning Organization, DVRPC.
- Coordinate planning efforts and transit policy development with metropolitan planning organizations in Delaware and New Jersey.
- Represent SEPTA in interactions with PennDOT, DVRPC, governmental agencies and bodies, and the Citizens Advisory Committee on planning and service matters.
- Oversee and manage consultant activities for specific planning projects and major capital investment projects.
- Consult and serve as liaison to external agencies, committees, groups, and other interested parties regarding changes to SEPTA services.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of Planning staff and ensure they are adequately trained.
- Develop a succession plan for departmental personnel.
- Direct, prepare, and maintain data and data analysis tools supporting SEPTA and stakeholder projects and activities.
- Perform other assignments as required to allocate and manage the Authority’s resources efficiently and effectively.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
- 457B Deferred Compensation Plan.
- Paid parental leave.
- Generous vacation time.
- Paid holidays.
- Employee wellness programs and resources.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Free SEPTA Transportation Pass with unlimited access to SEPTA services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
