Manager, Transportation Revenue Strategies

About the Role

Reporting to the Aviation Commercial Management Director (ACMD), the Manager, Transportation Revenue Strategies will direct the Manager of Ground Transportation (MGT) and the Manager of Parking (MP) and provide support to the ACMD and Deputy Aviation Commercial Officer (DACO) in the identification of best practices and innovative trends in airport transportation and development and implementation of strategies for the preservation and enhancement of transportation revenues at the Port Authority’s five-airport system (Newark Liberty International, JFK International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International, and Teterboro Airports). The position also supports the ACMD & DACO in managing the strategies and policies that govern the day-to-day processes of the Transportation Revenues unit. 

Responsibilities

• Direct the Manager of Ground Transportation (MGT) and Manager of Parking (MP) in the development and implementation of comprehensive parking and ground transportation management programs across the Port Authority’s airport system, including the ongoing evaluation of new product offerings to promote increased revenues and operational efficiency while also promoting customer perception of value for money.
• Guides the MGT and MP to ensure that contracts and initiatives are consistent with industry best practices and adaptable to meet changes in the airport ground transportation and parking industries and maximize revenue generation opportunities created thereby, as well as ensuring that contracts are aligned with airport and departmental policies and goals.
• Coordinates with the Program Manager, Commercial Data Insights & Financial Analytics (PM, CDI&FA)  to identify and implement technology best practices related to airport ground transportation and parking
• Coordinates with MGT, MP and PM, CDI&FA to develop and implement data best practices related to airport ground transportation and parking data analytics and airport access forecast modeling
• Assists the ACMD & DACO and coordinates the efforts of Airport Redevelopment Teams and Traffic Engineering to plan for future needs for ground transportation and parking infrastructure and technology.
• Assists the ACMD & DACO in maintaining/enhancing certain key relationships, including but not limited to city officials and other external representatives.
• Serves as the transportation revenues business administrator documenting the strategies, policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day business of the Transportation Revenues group.  In coordination with the ACMD, DACO and the MGT and MP to ensure that unit policies and procedures are documented and implemented, and authorization processes are adhered to.
• Coordinates with PA internal Audit department as well as external auditors related to Port Authority permitting procedures and information requests.
• Maintains the budget for the Transportation Revenues group which includes justifying and securing funds for priority projects
• Under the direction of the ACO and DCO leads continuous improvement initiatives for the Transportation Revenues unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 5 years of cumulative experience across transportation revenue strategies; business management and/or financial analysis
• Experience developing and fostering internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills and ability to concurrently manage multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive schedules and deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates will present the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated aviation industry experience or knowledge
• Advanced degree in aviation management, business, or public administration.
• Substantial and progressively responsible experience in leading ground transportation and/or parking initiatives.
• Excellent oral, written and negotiation skills to support recommended solutions to senior management and others.
• Experience in creating and giving effective presentations to executive staff.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiati