

About the Role
Reporting to the leader of the Office of Continuous Improvement, the Senior Business Transformation Lead (Senior Program Manager) will play a pivotal role in advancing high-impact business transformation initiatives across the agency. This individual will serve as both a strategist and practitioner, partnering with leaders, developing a pipeline of projects, coaching teams, and driving enterprise-wide transformation that aligns with the Port Authority’s priorities and standards.
The Office of Continuous Improvement is responsible for implementing the agency’s continuous improvement framework and methodology to transform business processes, enhance customer experience, and foster innovation. Our toolkit includes Lean, Six Sigma, design thinking, and automation technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). In addition, OCI oversees a robust training and certification program to embed continuous improvement into the organizational culture and multiply its impact across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Selection Process
The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.
Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements:
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:
Minimum: $132,964 Midpoint: $172,867 Maximum: $212,758
In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required on business needs.