To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform the below functions:

• Proven ability to direct the Strategic Planning team ensuring alignment with agency goals and priorities
• Research, develop, maintain, and report on the agency's Strategic Plan
• Research, develop, maintain, and report on the agency's 5-yr Capital Plan
• Perform quantitative and geospatial analyses to support IndyGo operations, planning, project development, and project delivery
• Research, develop, monitor, and report on the department's key performance indicators
• Track agency expenses against the operating and capital budgets
• Monitor for risks and assist in identifying and deploying risk mitigation strategies
• Help ensure compliance with contract requirements, Federal Transit Administration regulations, and best business practices
• Identify emerging trends or ideas in transportation, assessing potential applications within agency operations
• Support other departments or divisions in preparing documentation for agency compliance, including coordination with Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Federal Transit Administration, and other regulatory agencies
• Coordinate major planning efforts such as comprehensive operational analyses, policy reviews, and individual assessments of agency-level plans and initiatives
• Develop and present information to the Board of Directors, including reports, policy recommendations and other documents

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Proven knowledge of data analytics methods and techniques for identifying trends, patterns and relationships to support strategic decision-making. Ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable planning and policy recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and aligned with defined objectives.
• Ability to establish cooperative relations with and between staff, contractors, consultants, technical committees, community and industry organizations, representatives of federal, state, regional, and city agencies and the public.
• Proven ability to implement strategic plans to aligned with organizational goals.
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams and engaging with executive leadership and governing boards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent project management skills with an ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects.
• Ability to manage consultants, contractors, and vendors according to contract requirements.
• Ability to develop and monitor large and complex budgets, and track and control expenses.
• Advanced proficiency using a computer and related technology, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, the internet, software applications, and complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information.