Hiring: Assistant Vice President - Planning & Quality Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:17:02 Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •Minimum twelve (12)yearsof progressively more complex general managementexperience in rollingstock, and/or fleet maintenance including facility maintenance planning ina transportation environment. •Minimum ten (10)yearsof experience managing a diverse group of employees at various levels •The following is/are preferred:Minimum one (1) year experience in public or private transportation agencies, transit systems,or logistic networks. Required Skills: •Job Title:Assistant Vice President- Planning & Quality •Title 55-a (yes or no):Not Applicable •Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline. Qualifications: •Thorough understanding of industry rolling stock maintenance practices and federalregulations with a focus on commuter rail fleet types and facilities. •Demonstrate leadership skills to motivate and foster teamwork within thedepartment and with other stakeholders. •Excellent leadership skills in the areas of project management, root cause analysis,forecasting, planning and quality assurance and compliance. •Proven record in developing a new organizational capability and implementingorganization change with strong judgment, problem solving, and decision–makingskills. •Strong knowledge of FRA and OSHA regulations. •Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex projects and deliver quickand effective decisions. •Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster teamwork and direct interaction ofthe workforce. •Bachelor’sDegree inArts/Sciences(BA/BS)inEngineering, Science, Business Management and/or IndustrialManagement or related field. Demonstrated equivalent experience and/oreducation may be considered in lieu of degree to include four (4) years ofexperience. Compensation: •Premium Health Coverage at Low Cost – Access high-quality individual, family and domestic partner healthcare, dental, vision and life insurance plans Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!