Senior Manager, Succession Planning and Talent Programs

Manage end-to-end implementation of succession planning processes, readiness assessments, and risk mitigation activities consistent with SOP standards. Build, document, and maintain workflows, templates, and program documentation to ensure operational excellence across talent programs. Coordinate execution of development planning with HRBPs and cross-functional teams to ensure timely successor preparation and aligned interventions. Oversee job profile and skills design milestones, facilitating stakeholder meetings and reporting packets across MTA sites and leadership. Execute annual and quarterly data collection cycles using HRIS and Power BI dashboards to validate metrics and report outcomes. Select, develop, and motivate direct reports while providing coaching, counseling, and performance reviews in a professional environment. Travel to MTA locations or external sites as needed. This operational lead translates enterprise talent strategies into consistent execution, eventually overseeing a small team to strengthen leadership continuity across the nation's largest transportation network.