Metronorth Railroad

Senior Director, OMNY Commercial Operations & Governance

Metronorth Railroad$173K — $195K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Transportation, Public Policy, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in commercial operations or governance
  • 5+ years in a senior leadership role in a large organization
  • Strong skills in executive communication and stakeholder management
  • Experience in financial analysis, budget oversight, and vendor governance

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain the enterprise governance framework for OMNY's performance
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to balance cost, reliability, and delivery priorities
  • Prepare dashboards and reports for executives and senior leadership
  • Oversee governance forums and vendor performance reviews
  • Align OMNY's financial assumptions with MTA’s Financial Plan
  • Lead escalation processes for cross-functional OMNY issues

Benefits

  • Eligible for teleworking one day per week after 30 days of employment
  • Opportunities for operational accountability and performance transparency
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making across a large organization
  • Potential for professional growth in a high-profile position
  • Direct impact on the operational governance of a major public transit initiative
Full Job Description
Description

Position at MTA Headquarters

JOB TITLE:

Senior Director, OMNY Commercial Operations & Governance

DEPT/DIV:

Office of the CFO

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

FULL/PART-TIME

FULL

SALARY RANGE:

$173,522 - $195,212

DEADLINE:

Until filled

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

Position Objective:

The Senior Director, OMNY Commercial Operations & Governance serves as the lead management representative responsible for OMNY's commercial performance, operational governance, financial oversight, vendor accountability, revenue integrity, and steady-state operational performance. This role provides centralized coordination across Finance, Operations, Revenue Control, Technology, Customer Service, and Cubic to ensure alignment of operational priorities, executive reporting, risk management, and strategic decision-making. The position serves as the primary point of escalation for complex cross-functional issues and is responsible for driving operational accountability, performance transparency, and continuous improvement across the OMNY program.

Responsibilities:
  • Establish and maintain the enterprise performance and governance framework for OMNY, spanning cost, revenue, KPIs, vendor performance, and delivery outcomes
  • Coordinate the work of the three areas below and resolve trade-offs between cost, reliability, revenue protection, and delivery priorities
  • Prepare executive dashboards, briefings, and decision materials for the CFO, Program Executive, and senior leadership
  • Oversee governance forums, including Failure Review Boards, vendor performance reviews, and escalation processes
  • Ensure OMNY cost and performance assumptions align with the MTA Financial Plan, forecasts, and risk assessments
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for cross-functional OMNY issues requiring executive resolution

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Executive communication and stakeholder management
  • Financial analysis and budget oversight
  • Vendor governance and contract management
  • Performance reporting and KPI management


Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Transportation, Public Policy, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum 10 years of related experience
  • Minimum 5 years in a managerial, department head, or senior leadership role within a large, complex, fast-paced organization.


Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) may be substituted for up to 1-2 years of relevant experience.
  • Strategic planning and operational leadership
  • Risk assessment and issue resolution
  • Cross-functional collaboration and decision-making
  • Operational process improvement and governance
  • Analytical thinking and data-driven problem solving


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").

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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