Bart Silicon Valley Program Strategy Manager

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority•San Jose, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Help shape the future of transportation in Silicon Valley. VTA is seeking an exceptional strategic leader to serve as the BART Silicon Valley Program Strategy Manager, a highly visible role supporting the transformative BART Silicon Valley Phase II Program, one of the largest transportation infrastructure investments in the region. Reporting within the Office of the Chief Megaprojects Delivery Officer, this position serves as a trusted strategic partner to executive leadership, providing critical support in advancing program priorities, executive initiatives, governance activities, and organizational alignment. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, oversight bodies, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to navigate complex challenges, facilitate collaboration, and drive strategic decision-making. This role requires a professional who can synthesize complex information, develop executive-level recommendations, manage competing priorities, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in one of the most significant transportation projects in California, influence major public infrastructure initiatives, support executive leadership, and help shape mobility solutions for generations to come.

Requirements

Sufficient training, education, and public or private sector experience to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in public administration, business administration, planning, political science, or a related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in strategic planning, program management, public administration, or a related field.
Knowledge of principles and practices of strategic planning and program coordination.
Knowledge of public agency governance and policy development processes.
Knowledge of methods of research, analysis, and evaluation of complex issues.
Knowledge of principles of stakeholder engagement and interdepartmental coordination.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of preparing reports and presentations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
Ability to analyze complex programmatic and organizational issues and develop effective recommendations.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and effective reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, governing bodies, and stakeholders.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic and high-visibility environment.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with VTA personnel, colleagues, opponents, and other business contacts.
Ability to provide professional advice and recommendations to executive leadership on complex program issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a small team of staff to produce analytical and communications deliverables to support setting and implementing the program strategy.
Experience with budgetary, schedule, and risk management analytical skills within a large capital program like BSVII.
Strong written, verbal, and graphical communications skills.
Collaborative, project-first mentality.
Comfortable working through challenging issues with peers under heightened pressure and tight deadlines.
Judgment, experience, and temperament to liaise with senior VTA and external staff to gather and verify information, negotiate key agreements, and ensure that cross-cutting strategic priorities are being implemented as planned.

Responsibilities

Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic initiatives and program management efforts for the BSV II Program.
Provides strategic and organizational support to the Chief Megaprojects Delivery Officer, including coordinating activities, managing internal communications, and supporting program oversight.
Serves as liaison to the Board of Directors, oversight committees, and executive management, including preparing materials and facilitating communication.
Manages the flow of critical program information to and from executive leadership, including summarizing and synthesizing complex information to support decision-making.
Prepares reports, presentations, memoranda, and other briefing materials for executive management, the Board of Directors, and stakeholders.
Manages and coordinates work and facilitates communication across multiple BSV II functional areas, including External Affairs, Engineering, Construction, and Program Controls.
Manages subordinate staff and consultants who implement key strategic initiatives.
Analyzes complex programmatic and operational issues and develops strategic recommendations.
Develops work plans, schedules, and estimates for strategic initiatives and program efforts.
Advises executive leadership and key decision-makers on program status, risks, and recommended actions.
Supports oversight of program delivery by ensuring alignment between executive direction and program implementation.
Participates in the development and review of contracts, agreements, and requests for proposals to ensure alignment with program goals and requirements.
Represents the BSV II Program on internal committees and at external meetings, events, and conferences.
Facilitates coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Provides timely communication regarding program status, issues, and recommended changes in strategy, approach, or delivery.
Performs related duties as required.