Full-Time

Senior Vice President

Subways Operational Strategy

Posted on 9/30/2025

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$214.7k - $294.4k/yr

+ Executive bonus + Annual bonus + Equity?

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (3)
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Requirements
  • A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Transportation Planning, Transportation Management, or a related field.
  • Twelve (12) years’ experience, of which eight (8) must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
Responsibilities
  • The Senior Vice President, Subways Operational Strategy is a member of the Department of Subways senior executive team. This position provides executive direction and leadership for the delivery of safe, reliable, efficient and customer-oriented subway service to the riding pubic. The position is accountable for oversight of operations, maintenance, repairs, and upgrade of the New York City Subway system, including over 8,000 daily subway trips, 665 miles of track and related infrastructure, and 6,5000 subway cars.This position will support day-to-day operations, incident management, and service improvement initiatives, with a focus on planning and strategy.Major initiatives will include modernization of maintenance practices, the progressive rollout of Communications Based Train Control (CBTC), and integration of new car fleets. The selected candidate will develop and create policies and foster an environment that engages and motivates employees to continually seek ways to improve service and overall customer experience. The selected candidate will also advise the Executive Vice President, Subways on all matters pertinent to NYCT subway system operations.
  • The selected candidate will develop and create policies and foster an environment that engages and motivates employees to continually seek ways to improve service and overall customer experience.
  • This position will support day-to-day operations, incident management, and service improvement initiatives, with a focus on planning and strategy.
  • Major initiatives will include modernization of maintenance practices, the progressive rollout of Communications Based Train Control (CBTC), and integration of new car fleets.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in the operation and maintenance of a large-scale rapid transit system; proficiency in maintenance planning and strategy; and the political savvy and interpersonal skills to navigate a complex organization and high-profile operation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in the operation and maintenance of a large-scale rapid transit system; proficiency in maintenance planning and strategy; and the political savvy and interpersonal skills to navigate a complex organization and high-profile operation.
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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