Assistant Vice President Program Executive

Job ID: 16391

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Office of the President

Date Posted: Jul 15, 2026

Description

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Vice President, Program Executive (Corporate Controls)

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Office of the President

REPORTS TO:

Vice President Deputy Program Executive

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY)

JOB FAMILY: PPM

GRADE: 012

SALARY RANGE:

$167,328 to $199,659

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

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.

Agency Mission

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of all capital construction projects across the MTA region. Through centralized oversight and management of the MTA’s $64 billion Capital Program, C&D ensures the efficient delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support the region’s vast transportation network. As part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the largest transportation network in North America, C&D plays a key role in modernizing and expanding services that support 15.3 million residents across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. C&D is committed to delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective capital projects that enhance the customer experience and strengthen the reliability and resilience of the MTA system.

Telework

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.

Summary

The MTA Construction and Development Department is seeking an Assistant Vice President – Deputy Program Executive (Corporate Controls) to manage all aspects of corporate controls activities, including implementing the Digital Strategy Roadmap.

Responsibilities

The AVP will provide vision and leadership for creating and implementing an agency-wide enterprise solution to allow more informed and transparent agency and project-level decision-making.

The AVP will provide vision and leadership for cross-departmental capital program management policies, procedures, and processes.

Corporate Controls, which will set program and project controls policy for C&D and implement an agency-wide enterprise solution.

The AVP is responsible for successfully managing and mentoring staff to enable the agency to deliver complex capital projects.

Identify issues and risks and ensure timely resolution and mitigation.

Recommend solutions to executive management for the resolution of critical issues.

Manages program activities to minimize the impact on agency operations and the public.

Coordinate program activities with the executive and senior leadership teams, C&D staff, contractors, consultants, MTA operating agency staff, and other stakeholders.

Ensure program activities follow established requirements and adhere to all relevant standards, guidelines, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ensure that safety and Quality are an integral part of program operations.

Manage and monitor progress against the agency and program goals.

Review and approve invoices and other charges based on established procedures.

Ensure that expenditures are appropriately charged.

Manage comprehensive document control and retention.

Manage the preparation of reports, presentations, research, and studies.

Manage staff selection, coaching, training, development, evaluation, and discipline/termination as needed.

Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field.

Must have a minimum of fourteen (14) years of related experience

Must have a minimum of ten (10) years in a construction program/program management or supervisory role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

Competencies:

Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable.

PMP and CCM Certifications are preferred.

Significant experience in Program management for major construction Progra…