Manager, Executive Projects & Strategy

The Manager, Executive Projects & Strategy reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and works closely with the Executive Leadership Team to advance organizational priorities, support key executive initiatives, and monitor implementation of the Strategic Plan. The position provides strategic, analytical, and project leadership to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, coordinates cross-departmental initiatives. Conducts complex analysis, develops recommendations to support executive decision-making, and prepares briefing materials, presentations, and support analysis for the CEO’s use in presenting to the Board of Directors and its committees.

The ideal candidate is a problem solver with strong analytical capability and written and verbal communication skills who can translate complex information into clear recommendations, communicate effectively with executive leaders and external stakeholders, and coordinate high-priority initiatives across the organization. This person will demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, strong follow-through, and the ability to build support and move work forward without formal supervisory authority.

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, Geography, Data Analytics, Management, or related field. A master’s degree is desirable.

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in strategy, business analysis, management analysis, financial or operational analysis, organizational performance, strategic planning, or a related field. Experience supporting complex cross-functional initiatives and preparing analyses or recommendations for senior or executive leadership
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may be considered
• Desirable:
  Experience in public transportation/transit and experience preparing materials for a governing board

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to the selection process

The following functions are intended to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.

• Coordinate high-priority projects, assignments, and requests from the CEO or Executive Leadership Team; gather information, coordinate across departments, identify issues and risks, track commitments, and support timely completion
• Monitor progress on organizational priorities and key executive initiatives and provide analysis of trends and issues, cross-department impacts, and matters requiring executive attention
• Conduct complex strategic, business, financial, operational and performance analyses; evaluate issues and alternatives; identify risks; and develop recommendations to support executive decision-making
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations, reports, and other written materials that summarize complex information and provide clear findings and recommendations
• Prepare and coordinate briefing materials, presentations, reports, and supporting analysis for the CEO’s presentations to the Board of Directors and its committees; track related action items and commitments; and coordinate follow-up with departments as directed by the CEO
• Conduct research using internal and external sources to identify emerging issues, opportunities, and potential impacts on agency priorities
• Participate in and facilitate executive and cross-departmental meetings and working sessions; prepare materials, document key decisions and action items, and coordinate follow-up as needed

• Policy and operational decision-making processes of transit agencies
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