Under the oversight of the Director of New Mobility, the Program Manager will serve as the agency’s lead on all matters related to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s first-in-the-nation CBD Tolling Program, commonly known as congestion pricing. The Program Manager will oversee the implementation of eight interagency sustainability, air quality, public health, and public space initiatives, totaling nearly $100 million, funded by the CBD Tolling Program. They will coordinate with MTA and agency partners to study the program’s effect on traffic, parking, and air quality in and around the CBD and in environmental justice communities citywide. They will represent the agency at meetings with external stakeholders related to the program and associated initiatives. They will coordinate between MTA’s contractors and DOT teams related to the tolling infrastructure installed on DOT streets and bridges. And they will prepare updates for DOT units and leadership and administration officials regarding the progress and effects of the program. In this role, the Program Manager will enjoy exposure to agency and City leadership regarding high-profile initiatives and partner with talented, dedicated professionals on countless teams across city government and the MTA to make the most of the generational opportunity the CBD Tolling Program presents.

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Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Policy, Transportation Planning, Environmental Policy, Technology Policy, Public Administration, or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience. A Master’s degree in these or other relevant fields can substitute for one year of experience and a Ph.D. degree in these fields can substitute for up to two years of experience.

The preferred candidate is extremely organized and capable of tracking many different initiatives led by an array of partners. The candidate will be working within a fast-paced environment and must be an effective communicator and be able to manage stakeholders, multi-task, and quickly respond to issues as they arise. In addition, a successful candidate will have: - The ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities, evaluate response options, and take appropriate action - The ability to lead a team, delegate tasks, track progress, and foster a collaborative working environment - Outstanding written and oral communication skills - Strong analytical abilities - Cross-cutting knowledge of transportation, environmental, and technology policy issues related to sustainable transportation, transit, and air quality

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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