Vice President – Rolling Stock

Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation.  It provides safe and reliable service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut, each year.

Metro-North Railroad is hiring a Vice President, Rolling Stock to lead and direct the Maintenance of Equipment (M of E) Department and Rolling Stock delivery and integration (RSDI).   This key leadership role will work with the transportation, safety, and engineering departments to ensure a safe and reliable customer experience and make recommendations to improve service delivery.  This position is also responsible for promoting and aligning the Maintenance of Equipment initiatives with the organization’s strategic goals, operational needs, regulatory requirements, and budgetary constraints. 

Additional responsibilities for the Vice President – Rolling Stock, include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead all Maintenance of Equipment activities, including shop operations, field operations, engineering and planning, maintenance, and repair of all locomotive and passenger car rolling stock.
• Direct the planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance, repair, and upgrade activities for all Metro-North-owned rolling stock, ensuring compliance with all federal regulations and industry standards.
• Provide oversight on the development of long-range plans and projections for fleet maintenance, fleet composition, yard, and maintenance facility requirements.
• Oversee the procurement process for new rolling stock and coordinate with the Mechanical, Transportation, Capital Projects, Legal, and Procurement departments to develop specifications, contract documents, and acquisition strategies.
• Evaluate and offer recommendations on potential purchases of multi-level vehicles and emerging technologies as part of Metro-North Railroad’s Capital Program, including associated infrastructure investments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of full-time progressively responsible management experience in a transportation operational function with a proven record as an operations manager of a large, multi-functional transportation organization.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing and developing a diverse group of professionals and non-professionals at various levels.
• Ability and the desire to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis, and be available for routine weekend coverage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a represented workforce and labor leaders.
• Outstanding communication skills with a prominence on effective public speaking, the use of diplomacy and tact, resulting in positive employee relations within a political/unionized environment.
• Valid driver’s license

This position offers a robust benefits package that includes, but is not limited to the following:

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Pension plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs

New York’s 529 College Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Municipal Credit Union

And more!

Use the following link to view the full position and to apply:

https://careers.mta.org/jobs/16089439-vice-president-rolling-stock

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

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