Metronorth Railroad

Manager Planning

Metronorth Railroad$81K — $106K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, urban planning, public administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of five years of related work experience.
  • Proven experience in coordinating cross-agency projects and portfolio management.
  • Strong background in strategic planning, project management, and capital planning processes.
  • Ability to manage staff and consultants, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate departmental efforts to achieve annual Construction & Development goals.
  • Develop and implement strategic planning objectives in collaboration with the Deputy Chief Development Officer.
  • Manage cross-agency planning projects with entities like NYC Transit, Long Island Railroad, Metro-North Railroad, and Bridges & Tunnels.
  • Guide the development of long-range planning strategies, tools, and communication materials for capital initiatives.
  • Lead staff engagement, manage teams and consultants, and ensure effective internal and external communications.
  • Liaise with the President’s Office and MTA HQ to align planning activities with broader agency priorities.

Benefits

  • Eligible for one day per week telework.
  • Regular position offering the full suite of MTA benefits.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 12218

Business Unit: MTA Construction & Development

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Planning Office

Date Posted: Jul 7, 2025

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 , Planning

AGENCY:

Construction & Development

DEPT/DIV:

Planning /Planning Office

REPORTS TO:

Deputy Chief Development Officer - Planning

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:

9:00 AM to 5:30 P M or as required (7.5HR/ DAY )

HAY POINTS:

511

SALARY RANGE:

$ 81,157 to $ 106,518

DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

S ummary

Thi s position will serve a s 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 would 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.

Responsibilities

Ensure the Planning Dept is working as a team to achieve annual C+D goals .

Help s et 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, Bridges & Tunnels.

Manage p lanning 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.

F acilitate improvements to capital planning process es, including the development of planning tools, improvements to d igital platforms , asset assessments, asset inventories, regional planning information, transit usage, climate risk data, and cost-effectiv en ess .

Lia i se regularly with the President ' s Office and MTA HQ .

Education and Experience

Bachelor ' s degree in transportation planning, U rban P lanning, P ublic A dministration or a related field.

Must have a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience.

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 evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

How to Apply

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the " Careers " link. Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those 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 .

About Metronorth Railroad

Metro-North Railroad is a commuter railroad that serves the northern suburbs of New York City. The railroad was founded in 1983 and is owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Metro-North operates three main lines, the Hudson Line, the Harlem Line, and the New Haven Line, which together serve over 85 million passengers annually. The railroad has a fleet of over 400 rail cars and operates over 700 trains per day. In addition to commuter service, Metro-North also operates several tourist trains, including the popular Fall Foliage and Holiday Express trains.
Learn more about Metronorth Railroad
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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