Senior Director, OMNY Commercial Operations & Governance

Senior Director, OMNY Commercial Operations & Governance

Job ID: 17399

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Office of the CFO

Date Posted: Sep 21, 2026

Description

JOB TITLE:

Senior Director, OMNY Commercial Operations & Governance

DEPT/DIV:

Office of the CFO

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

FULL/PART-TIME

FUL L

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.

Opening:

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

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”).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.