Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Project Management
Metropolitan Transportation Authority · Posted Nov 11, 2026
- New York, New York, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time · Senior
- $105K–$119K per year
- 8+ years
The role serves as a senior strategic advisor to the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO), responsible for providing tactical leadership and directing change management activities in support of departmental priorities and enterprise-wide objectives.
Compensation
$105,000 - $119,487
Responsibilities
- Manage special projects and strategic initiatives, guiding cross-departmental teams in adopting innovative practices while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Develop, implement, and track deliverables related to performance management, reliability, prioritization, integration, and communications.
- Lead CDIO-directed change management, continuous improvement, and small business development initiatives across MWBE, SDVOB, and DBE programs.
- Develop and oversee project roadmaps aligned with agency priorities; monitor progress, manage risks, and adjust plans to achieve short- and long-term goals.
- Draft and edit internal and external communications, including public-facing materials on MTA small business contracting opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business or Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field
- Nice to have: Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS)
- Nice to have: Process Strategy Development
- Nice to have: Performance evaluation principles
- Nice to have: Change management principles



