Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

30+ days ago Requisition ID : 1085

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION :

Please do not apply directly through this site. VRE has engaged Krauthamer & Associates (K&A), a retained executive search firm, to assist with this recruitment. To apply by submitting a resume or to request more information, please e-mail Gregg Moser, Partner at K&A, at gmoser@kapartners.com.

Job Description :

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position is responsible for sustaining and growing VRE’s ridership, providing world-class customer service, and overall management of the agency, including safety and security, which are of the highest priority. The position exercises executive leadership responsibilities in achieving VRE’s vision and strategic plan; establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the VRE Operations Board, the parent commissions and internal staff; and in maintaining and expanding cooperative relationships with the host railroads, CSX and Norfolk Southern and representatives of Amtrak, various transit connection services, regional emergency responder agencies, and federal, state, regional, and local government agencies. The CEO is a contract employee of both commissions and reports to the VRE Board.

Primary responsibilities of the CEO position include :

ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT / GOVERNANCE

• Drives ridership growth and delivers world-class customer experience in line with Board policy and strategic priorities.
• Collaborates with the VRE Operations Board, the two parent Commissions, and local government sponsors—alongside the Commissions’ executive directors and other stakeholders—to support effective decision-making.
• Executes responsibilities as assigned by the VRE Operations Board and outlined in the VRE Master Agreement. Partners with the VRE Operations Board Chair to prepare the agenda and provide regular reports to the Board on operational performance and other matters as requested.
• Directs the management of organizational functions including finance, administration, planning, rail and mechanical operations, procurement, capital program administration, human resources, marketing, customer service, information technology, legislative advocacy, and coordination with Legal Counsel appointed by the Commissions. Provides executive leadership for contracted rail and mechanical operations.
• Provides executive leadership for contracted rail and mechanical operations. Work collaboratively with all partners and stakeholders to ensure execution of the service plan.
• Facilitates and maintains relationships with Congress, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Virginia Transit Association (VTA), Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB), local governments, public and media relations), Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA). Provides executive leadership for contracted rail and mechanical operations. Work collaboratively with all partners and stakeholders to ensure execution of the service plan.
• Work collaboratively with all partners and stakeholders to ensure execution of the service plan.

SAFETY & SECURITY / RISK MANAGEMENT

As the Chief Safety Officer, sets the safety culture and tone for the overall organization.

BUDGET DEVELOPMENT & FINANCIAL STRATEGY

Oversees the development and execution of VRE’s annual capital and operating budgets, ensuring alignment with Board-adopted guidelines and jurisdictional expectations.

SERVICE MANAGEMENT & CONTRACTS

Drives excellence in customer service through the collection and evaluation of customer satisfaction surveys and feedback.

Provides strategic oversight of VRE’s capital program delivery.

STRATEGIC PLANNING & SYSTEM GROWTH

Leads the formulation and execution of strategic plans that drive long-term growth and service excellence.

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION & TALENT MANAGEMENT

EXTERNAL RELATIONS & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary for the position is negotiable dependent upon candidate education and experience and is aligned with the cost-of-living in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Benefits include but are not limited to participation in the Virginia Retirement System, vacation and sick leave, group life insurance, medical and dental insurance, professional dues and conference expenses. Relocation assistance is negotiable.

TO APPLY :

VRE has engaged Krauthamer & Associates (K&A), a retained executive search firm, to assist with this recruitment. To request more information or to apply by submitting a resume, please contact Gregg Moser, Partner at K&A, at gmoser@kapartners.com .

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