President & CEO

Posted Friday, April 11, 2025 at 6 : 00 AM | Expired Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 5 : 59 AM

Department : Executive

FLSA Status : Exempt, Non-Represented

Salary Range : $142,400 - $213,600

The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is seeking a President & CEO to continue the transit system’s work towards enhancing the quality of life in Milwaukee County through great public service. MCTS connects our community with essential transit services in an endeavor to achieve racial equity and become the healthiest County in Wisconsin. President & CEO candidates will have detailed knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of operating a large urban transit system, along with a deep understanding of mass transit strategies and the role of operations-related performance metrics.

The successful candidate will have an ability to communicate complex concepts about objectives and achievements for multiple audiences : employees, labor unions, transit passengers, elected officials, and other stakeholders. The ability to understand and influence political operatives in the furtherance of transit needs is also a must.

The President & CEO will use their experience of leading teams through problem solving processes to analyze issues at MCTS. In addition, experience evaluating talent, holding staff accountable for performance, and evaluating whether the right person is in the right seat will contribute to organizational success. Finally, a demonstratable commitment to racial equity with respect to employees, and engagement with community members will be a key to success for the individual candidate and MCTS.

JOB SUMMARY :

Provides overall strategic leadership for the organization to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. Cultivates a culture of customer service, regulatory compliance, safety, performance management, and fiscal responsibility.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE :

The President & CEO leads the Executive Team and directly oversees the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operations Officer (COO), Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Customer Experience Officer (CXO) and the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

The President & CEO reports to the Milwaukee Transport Services (MTS) Board, the Director of Milwaukee County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Provides leadership and management to the MCTS organization.
• Establishes expectations in line with mission and vision and fosters a bias towards action.
• Meets with managing personnel, Deputy Director, Chief Officers, and Department Heads.
• Ensures expenses keep in line within budgets.
• Provides reports to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, including but not limited to the Committee on Transportation and Transit, as well as the Committee on Finance.
• Works with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to develop the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Presents budgets to Board of Supervisors.
• Monitors ongoing budget performance.
• Manages relationships with external stakeholders, including the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation, County Executive’s Office and representatives of local, state and federal offices.
• Performs other duties as required.

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DISCLAIMER STATEMENT :

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Milwaukee County Transit System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age; protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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