Assistant Deputy Director – Track Maintenance PM System Support

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Deputy Director (ADD) Track Maintenance – PM System Support is responsible for providing systemwide leadership, oversight, and coordination of Metro-North Railroad Track Maintenance operations during evening and overnight hours. This position oversees and supports Track Maintenance activities across the entire Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operating territory, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established Maintenance of Way (MoW) standards, operating and safety rules, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain integrated annual and multiyear track maintenance programs, milestones, and work plans in collaboration with leaders and across departments and disciplines, ensuring coordinated planning, alignment of priorities, and tracking of progress against approved schedules.

• Coordinate budget, staffing, material, equipment and outage forecasts; analyze variances and prepare recommendations for resource decisions.

• Maintain consistent track program records and dashboards for inspections, corrective work, cyclical maintenance and project interfaces; validate inputs with field supervisors.

• Coordinate with Capital, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Transportation and other Maintenance of Way groups to align work scopes, manage inter-dependent tasks and schedules, coordinate progress reporting and ensure seamless asset turnover.

• Identify schedule, funding and delivery risks; escalate constraints and support recovery plans and process improvements.

• Support audit and regulatory reporting by organizing documentation and monitoring timely closure of assigned actions in accordance with Metro-North requirements.
• Select, develop, and motivate staff and provide career development for team members. Provide effective coaching and counseling. Manage team and individual performance. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables staff to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Public Administration or a related field required. Demonstrated equivalent education, experience or technical credentials to include four (4) additional years may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of railroad maintenance or operations experience, including experience in maintenance planning, program coordination, budgeting or performance reporting; supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing a workforce, project and/or process.
• Valid Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Railroad Operations
• Knowledge of Roadway Worker Protection
• Knowledge of applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Ability to analyze field and program data
• Ability to direct cross-functional work
• Ability to communicate clearly & effectively
• Microsoft Office or comparable applications
• FRA Track Safety Standards, Metro-North track and right-of-way maintenance

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”).
• Actual salary offers may vary based on individual work experience. The annual salary range is subject to change and may be modified at the company’s discretion.
• This position requires a driver’s license. Employees driving company vehicles will be subject to License Monitoring and must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MTA drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.
• Current employee applicants should be in their current position 12 months prior to starting a new role and must possess a satisfactory work history,
• including attendance and discipline record.
• Safety Sensitive/DOT Regulated
• Not Telework Eligible

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ADA DISCLAIMER

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

If you seek a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability, or for a religious practice or observance, to participate in the job application or interview process, please notify your MTA representative once you have been contacted regarding the role.