Director, Programs, Policies, and Strategic Initiatives

Director, Programs, Policies, and Strategic Initiatives

Full-time employment opportunity with a dynamic and multi-faceted resource for economic development in the St. Louis region.

About Us

Since 1950, we have partnered with private and public organizations on hundreds of projects that have created thousands of jobs on both sides of the Mississippi River.

BSD operates with a focus on making a positive impact on the region and the nation, better connecting the Bi-State area to the rest of the world. We are impacting neighborhoods, large and small, in Illinois and in Missouri, with investments that are shaped by our unique perspective of the region and its potential.

Why Work Here

Join our team at Bi-State Development and help shape the future of transportation in St. Louis!

We are excited to announce that Bi-State Development is seeking candidates for the role of Director, Programs, Policies and Strategic Initiatives. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic organization, and we are looking for a visionary leader to guide our continued growth and success.

As a public transit organization committed to driving economic development, we're looking for someone who is passionate about creating a more connected and sustainable community.

Ready to make a real impact? We offer a competitive starting salary range of $128,700.00 to $171,600.00 annually and an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Can you answer yes to the following questions? If so, consider this opportunity.

• Do you see yourself thriving in a culture that prioritizes team member focus, customer first, accountability, fiscal responsibility, and safety and security?

• Do you have a passion for developing and implementing innovative services and programs?

• Are you excited about the prospect of leading and managing a large-scale public transit division?

Vison, Mission, & Values

• Our Vision: A more connected, thriving region

• Our Mission: Improve the quality of life in the St. Louis region by delivering excellent public services and dynamic regional solutions

• Our Values: Team Member Focus; Customer First; Accountability; Fiscal Responsibility; Safety and Security

The Role

The Director of Programs, Policies, & Strategic Initiatives will lead key efforts that require coordination between departments, alignment with agency-wide goals, and real-time visibility into Metro’s most mission-critical work.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an extension of the EVP, COO by managing the flow of information, priorities, and communications between executive leadership and internal/external stakeholders.

• Leads the day-to-day execution of complex agency-wide transit strategy and initiatives, including transit programs, operational improvements, and organizational projects.

• Coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment, timely execution, and risk mitigation.

• Monitors and reports out on the status of program and policy development and continued implementation and effectiveness

• Owns the program tracker and dashboard tools used to drive project prioritization, risk analysis, and service coordination.

• Identifies opportunities to streamline departments, groups, and processes, ensuring work is coordinated effectively to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.

• Prepares high-quality executive briefings, talking points, presentati