- New York, New York, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time · Director
- $120K–$165K per year
- 10+ years
This position is responsible for executing goals set forth by the Innovation pillar of the Metro-North Railroad Strategic Plan and defining an Innovation road map. This role drives the implementation of innovation initiatives across all Metro-North Railroad departments, secures funds for innovative pilots and implementations, and oversees employee submitted ideas from concept through execution.
Compensation
$119,964- $165,411
Responsibilities
- Manage innovation projects in collaboration with operating departments, including field coordination, budget oversight and reporting on key performance metrics.
- Lead an internal team of engineers to implement cutting-edge ideas.
- Identify and secure funding for innovation initiatives.
- Spearhead an innovation roadmap for MNR that guides capital planning investments and advances organizationwide operational efficiency.
- Conduct project prioritization and return-on-investment (ROI) analysis for all MNR innovation initiatives to ensure strategic alignment and value delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field
- Nice to have: Experience writing and submitting grant applications
- Nice to have: Railroad safety, operation and maintenance regulations (CFR, FRA, FTA)
- Nice to have: Metro-North Railroad procedures and policies
- Nice to have: MTA procurement policies