Full-Time

Vice President Programs

Posted on 2/15/2026

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$149k - $204.3k/yr

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Public Policy
Operations Research
Requirements
  • A Baccalaureate degree required.
  • Major Field of Study Preferred: Business Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Mathematics, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning/Studies, Operations Research or a satisfactory equivalent ten (10) years of related experience and six (6) years must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity.
Responsibilities
  • The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, design, development, implementation, and operation of all program areas managed out of the Office of the President for New York City Transit.
  • As a direct report to the Chief of Staff, the Vice President also oversees special projects and initiatives, including project development, delivery, and evaluation.
  • The position has additional accountabilities related to managing stakeholder relationships, directing risk assessment, and spearheading mitigation strategies.
  • The VP, Programs provides reviews, counsel, and recommendations to the President and EVP on major initiatives which are of significance to NYCT, and cover topics such as, but not limited to, increasing fare compliance, implementing new technologies, improving on emergency management and preparedness, personnel solutions, operational efficiencies, etc.
  • The incumbent will work to improve policies which support NYCT efforts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, together with demonstrated quantitative skills and proficiency in Excel modeling.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the talent to communicate complex quantitative concepts in a clear and succinct way to internal stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an established history of working on projects requiring group consensus and cooperation among people with no direct reporting relationships.
  • Must be capable of building a strong and successful network, developing new relationships and influencing decision makers.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in team and/or group settings, including team process and staff development skills.
  • Ability to prioritize among competing needs and opportunities and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1834

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What believers are saying

  • $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan funds 2,390 new subway cars.
  • Congestion pricing revenues accelerate signal upgrades and accessibility.
  • Board approves 435 R211 cars and 44 LIRR locomotives in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • $51 billion plan underfunds subway signals, causing delays in 6-12 months.
  • Federal freeze withholds $3.5 billion over emissions in 12-18 months.
  • TWU lawsuit triggers strike, halting operations in 6-12 months.

What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique

  • MTA serves 11 million daily passengers across 12 counties.
  • MTA manages seven toll bridges and two tunnels daily.
  • Janno Lieber leads modernization since January 2022 appointment.

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