Full-Time
Senior Director Strategic Planning
Posted on 9/13/2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$123k - $174.1k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
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- Master’s degree in Transportation Management, Business Management, Computer Science or other Urban Planning; Public Administration, or a closely related field; with 10 years of experience of which 6 years must be in supervisory/management/administrative capacity
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Direct the development and management of the department’s Operating and Capital budgets.
- Oversee budget account system and controls; provide strategic and policy guidance and recommendations to executive management; monitor budget to actual trends for revenues and expenditures; ensure compliance with statutes.
- Serve as an expert consultant to department management regarding financial and budget issues and strategies; negotiate budget issues with department and executive management.
- Serve as the departmental Controller, overseeing labor, materials, procurement, and human resources functions across the department.
- Coordinate with MTA operating agencies staff to ensure necessary actions, approvals, and resources are in place to support project delivery.
- Collaborate with human resources and business leaders, ensuring talent strategies align with the company’s vision and drive long-term growth.
- Act as the primary liaison between Operations Planning and key New York City Transit departments such as Department of Subways (DOS), Department of Buildings (DOB), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), People Department, Controller, Labor Relations, and more.
- Manage all staff-related matters, ePerformance Program, Employee Training and correspondence.
- Develop and execute strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining employees to meet organizational goals.
- Overseeing performance management, building succession plans, fostering leadership development, and managing employee engagement initiatives.
- Oversee departmental contracts and procurement processes, manage Other Than Personal Services budgets, and ensure compliance with financial and operational policies.
- Administer business travel, training budgets, and new initiatives.
- Serve as Property Control Officer (PCO), responsible for managing office equipment, technology, and inventory across two major locations.
- Lead projects such as site reconstruction and reconfigurations.
- Act as the Designated Departmental Internal Control Manager, ensuring strict adherence to internal control standards and procedures.
- Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
- Proven leadership and staff management experience in a large organization
- Strong knowledge of human resources, budgeting, procurement, and operations
- Excellent communication and interdepartmental coordination skills
- Experience managing capital/operating budgets and complex projects
- Ability to oversee compliance-related processes and internal controls
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
Simplify's Take
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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