Senior Engineering Operations Manager

Overview As a trusted operations leader, you guide transit agencies through readiness, start-up, and expansion of new systems. You’ll work closely with agency leadership to shape operational strategy and practical execution across multi-mode transit environments. You drive readiness, testing, and transition activities to deliver safe, reliable service and impactful programs. This role combines hands-on operations expertise with strategic mentoring to accelerate project outcomes. You will partner with cross-functional teams to translate design into operable, efficient operations. Compensation / BenefitsHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsDisability insuranceLife Insurance and AD&D ResponsibilitiesAdvise transit agency clients on operations, maintenance, and system readiness initiativesLead development of O&M plans and frameworks for new system start-ups and expansionsSupport testing, commissioning, and system integration activities and operational readiness planningShare subject matter expertise in control center operations, service delivery, and vehicle maintenance strategyDevelop Concepts of Operations (ConOps), pre-revenue operations plans, and transition strategiesCollaborate with engineering, systems, and program management to align operational requirements with design and constructionInterface with client leadership to provide guidance, risk mitigation, and best practicesMentor internal staff and support business development within STV’s transit systems practice Key requirements25+ years of progressive experience in public transit operationsSenior-level leadership experience within a transit agency environmentExperience across multiple transit modes: Light Rail, Commuter Rail, Heavy Rail/Subway, and Bus OperationsStrong knowledge of control center operations, vehicle maintenance lifecycle planning, operational readiness and system start-upStakeholder managementMentoring and advisory mindsetRisk mitigation and problem solvingControl Center OperationsVehicle maintenance lifecycle planningOperational readiness and system start-up