Regional Policy and Implementation Director

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

$127K — $155K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in public policy, urban planning, or related field
  • 10 years of experience in urban planning, policy analysis, and public outreach
  • Project management and staff management experience required
  • Master's degree and AICP and/or PMP certification preferred
  • Strong data collection and analysis skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of strategic transportation policies
  • Guide complex planning and implementation programs
  • Manage a high-performing team
  • Ensure high-quality and timely project execution
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative work culture

Benefits

  • Reduced work week of 37.5 hours
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Located in the Old Post Office in Chicago, IL
  • Eligible for benefits package
  • Opportunity to impact regional transportation policies
Full Job Description
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a full-time employee at the Director level in the Regional Policy and Implementation (RPI) division. The RPI Director will be a senior leader responsible for shaping the agency's transportation policy direction, guiding complex planning and implementation programs, and managing a high performing team that delivers impactful regional work. The role leads development of strategic transportation policies, oversees program and project execution to ensure high-quality, timely outcomes, and directs staff through clear communication, coaching, and effective management practices. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional who can translate regional goals into actionable strategies while advancing a collaborative, innovative, and mission driven work culture.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in public policy, urban planning, or related field.
  • 10 years professional experience in urban planning, policy analysis, content development,
  • research, data collection, analysis, and public outreach.
  • Project management and personnel management experience required.
  • Master's degree and AICP and/or PMP certification preferred.
  • Staff management experience required.

Hiring Range is $127,331.67-$155,981.53

To be considered for this position please upload a cover letter in PDF format with the file labeled CMAP_RPI1120

CMAP employees work a reduced work week of 37.5 hours and a flexible hybrid work schedule at the Old Post Office located at 433 West Van Buren in Chicago, IL. This position is benefit eligible. To learn more about our compensation and benefit offerings please visit our career page here https://cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers/.

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