MBTA General Manager and Chief Executive Officer
Company: University of Illinois, Gies College of Business
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority General Manager and
Chief Executive Officer The Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority ("MBTA") is currently undertaking a search to identify a
highly strategic, dynamic executive for the role of General Manager
and Chief Executive Officer ("GM/CEO"). This individual will be
responsible for the overall operations and day-to-day
administration of the MBTA and will prioritize the reliability,
safety and on-time performance of bus, train and commuter rail
services for MBTA ridership while ensuring a "State of Good Repair"
and the delivery of capital maintenance and modernization projects.
The MBTA is one of the largest and oldest public transportation
agencies in the United States. Connecting the greater Boston area
and Massachusetts with many different forms of transportation, the
MBTA connects a diverse range of communities and interconnects a
region that is a great place to live and work. The MBTA handles a
daily ridership of about 689,300 people making 1.3 million
passenger trips daily. The system consists of 172 bus routes, five
rapid transit lines of heavy and light rail (including the Mattapan
Trolley), 14 commuter rail lines, three ferry routes and a flexible
paratransit service to 60 cities and towns in eastern
Massachusetts. The MBTA receives guaranteed revenue annually from
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has an approved FY2023
operating budget of approximately $2.55 billion and in 2022, the
Capital Improvement Plan had a budget of approximately $1.61
billion. For more information about the MBTA, visit . The next
GM/CEO will have the proven ability to build, transform and lead
high performing teams while instilling a positive organizational
culture that is committed to delivering safe, affordable, equitable
and dependable operational service. The next GM/CEO will have a
strong commitment to safety and excellent operational service
delivery. The GM/CEO reports to the Secretary of Transportation and
works with a five member MBTA Board which sets policy direction for
the MBTA. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of
successfully managing a large, complex and diverse organization
that operates to provide the highest quality of service to its
customers in a safe, reliable and affordable manner. Additionally,
this individual will have strong financial management, leadership,
strategic planning, public relations, community relations and
government relations skills. The successful candidate must be able
to build collaborative working relationships with the United States
Department of Transportation, the Federal Transit Administration
and the Federal Railroad Administration. Competitive applicants
will have a minimum of ten (10) years executive management
experience with a transit agency or another public or private
entity of significant complexity and size. A Bachelor's degree is
highly desired and preference will be given to a degree in
transportation, transportation management, engineering, government
relations, planning, urban studies, organizational development,
general business management or equivalent fields. An advanced
degree such as an MPA or MBA is beneficial. An equivalent
combination of education and experience consistent with the
required qualifications will also be considered. To obtain the full
position description or to submit a resume and cover letter, please
contact Gregg Moser, Principal at K&A, at
gmoser@kapartners.com.
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