Senior Manager Business Planning

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager is responsible for working closely with the Departments of NYC Transit  to plan, coordinate, and manage their financial plan. This position will partner with various Departments and Divisions of NYCT Transit finance teams to formulate and implement strategies to improve economic efficiency, service quality, reliability, and maintenance.  Responsibilities will include developing and analyzing the strategic business and financial plan, developing, and analyzing annual operating budget requirements, conducting special analytic management studies to improve services and cost effectiveness, and direct analytical support to evaluate investment program proposals to best advance NYCT’s mission.

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department.
• Provide career development for subordinates inclusive of prompt and effective coaching and counseling.
• Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary, reviewing performance of staff and creating a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Analyze annual operating budget requirements and results.
• Conduct analytic studies to improve cost effectiveness and optimize resource allocation.
• Evaluate operating impacts of capital project.
• Problem solves finance related queries.
• Work closely with OMB units to complete the financial plan.
• Document and validate results and present analyses and recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must have knowledge of financial planning and analysis.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Must have knowledge of the MTA organization and an understanding of the Subway and Bus systems and how they function.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify the appropriate analytical processes to address issues, arrive at supportable recommendations, build consensus, and ensure implementation of changes.
• Project management skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree; and
• Minimum 5 years related experience of which 18 months must have been in a supervisory/leadership position.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Hyperion Planning.
• Experience in business analysis, budgeting, or business process reengineering.

OTHER INFORMATION:

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.