Manager Capital Strategy (Planning)

Manager Capital Strategy (Planning) Metropolitan Transportation Authority - 4.0 New York, NY Job Details $101,754 - $127,192 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description Job ID:

15884

Business Unit:

MTA Construction & Development Location:

New York, NY, United States Regular/Temporary:

Regular Department:

Capital Strategy Date Posted:

May 21, 2026 Description 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.

JOB TITLE

Manager, Capital Strategy AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV

Planning/Planning Office

REPORTS TO

Senior Manager, Capital Strategy

WORK LOCATION

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK

8:30 AM to 5:30 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY)

JOB FAMILY

DAB GRADE:

005 SALARY RANGE $101,754 - $127,192

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled Summary This position will serve as a coordinating role across the Planning Department, with a particular focus on portfolio management, program formation, project management, cross-division coordination, and communications with internal and external stakeholders about Planning initiatives. The Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the Planning Department is aligned with MTA and C+D goals and priorities and that the results of these activities are presented in an accurate, understandable, and timely manner. The Manager will help shape the development of the MTA's capital plans. She/he will interface with local, regional, and national stakeholders on matters related to MTA assets, climate initiatives, development projects, regional policy, and capital plans. Responsibilities Ensure the Planning Department is working as a team to achieve annual C+D goals. Help set priorities to maximize agency-wide efforts. Work closely with the Deputy Chief Development Officer to develop and implement Planning's strategic goals and objectives. Manage cross-agency coordination for Planning projects with NYC Transit, Long Island Railroad, Metro-North Railroad, and Bridges & Tunnels. Manage planning special projects and initiatives. Ensure positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to the formation and implementation of capital objectives and strategies for the MTA. Guide the development of long-range planning strategies, documents, projects, and communication tools, including those that support the MTA's Twenty-Year Needs Assessment and Five-Year Capital Plan processes. Lead employee engagement initiatives and communication across the Planning Dept, including regular staff meetings. Manage staff and consultants to advance deliverables and provide timely and thoughtful feedback that improves the quality of deliverables. Facilitate improvements to capital planning processes, including the development of planning tools, improvements to digital platforms, asset assessments, asset inventories, regional planning information, transit usage, climate risk data, and cost-effectiveness. Creating the means for thoughtfully integrating various planning activities across the MTA and region. Developing and presenting planning information, processes, and results to stakeholders. Creating new and meaningful means for public communication of - and public input into - MTA's capital planning. Liaise regularly with the President's Office and MTA HQ. Guiding and developing staff. Education and Experience A Bachelor's in urban Planning, engineering, public administration, or a related field. Master's Degree preferred. Must have a minimum of eight (6) years of relevant experience, preferably in transportation. Master's Degree preferred. AICP or PE a plus.

Competencies:

Strong writing and presentation skills. Strong supervisory and technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office, project management, data analytics, visualization tools, and spatial analysis using GIS or similar mapping tools. Ability to perform in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses using a variety of tools and datasets. Strong time and task management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and maximize the output of a small staff. Effective communication skills with a wide set of audiences. Knowledge of the MTA regional network and operating context, as well as local, state, and federal transportation policies. The ability to work with both senior-level staff and technical personnel on a diverse array of issues. The ability to interface with senior political representatives and a diverse set of stakeholders. Other Information 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"). Selection Criteria Based on the evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview. How to Apply Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking on the "

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