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Job Summary
In line with 49 CFR 625, 630, and 673 requirements, the Deputy Director of Asset Information Delivery leads the MBTA’s enterprise program for integrating asset information requirements into infrastructure delivery, asset renewals, and capital investment activities. This role is responsible for establishing how asset information associated with new, renewed, replaced, or modified infrastructure is identified, governed, validated, and incorporated into the Authority’s Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS).
The Deputy Director oversees the development and implementation of standards, specifications, workflows, and governance processes associated with asset information turnover across capital projects, operational programs, maintenance activities, and other infrastructure delivery initiatives. This includes ensuring that asset data, documentation, hierarchy structures, and lifecycle information are consistently delivered in accordance with MBTA asset management requirements.
This role serves as the primary coordination point between Asset Management, Capital Delivery, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, contractors/vendors, EAM system administration teams, and other MBTA groups supporting capital improvement activities. The position also supports the continued maturation of enterprise asset lifecycle governance by developing processes that improve how asset information is captured from both traditional capital projects and operational renewal activities across the Authority.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the MBTA’s Asset Information Delivery (AID) program and associated asset turnover governance activities.
- Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise asset information specifications, standards, turnover requirements, and asset data delivery processes.
- Serve as the primary authority for Asset Management specifications associated with MBTA capital projects, infrastructure programs, renewals, and asset replacement initiatives.
- Ensure asset information requirements are incorporated into project specifications, contracts, design reviews, turnover packages, and project closeout activities.
- Collaborate and coordinate with Capital Delivery, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, project teams, and other MBTA groups supporting asset renewals, and capital improvement activities to ensure asset information is accurately captured and integrated into MBTA systems.
- Establish and improve processes for capturing asset information associated with operational work, force account activities, state-of-good-repair programs, and non-traditional asset renewals.
- Review and approve asset turnover submissions, asset data deliverables, and project closeout documentation for compliance with MBTA requirements.
- Identify deficiencies, gaps, and non-compliant asset information submissions and coordinate corrective actions with project teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
- Develop and implement enterprise asset data standards, asset hierarchies, naming conventions, and lifecycle data governance practices.
- Participate in project reviews, commissioning activities, substantial completion reviews, and project turnover meetings.
- Lead efforts in coordination with Asset Information, Planning, and Configuration Engineering teams to support enterprise asset lifecycle management objectives.
- Conduct field visits to validate asset information, condition assessments, and infrastructure documentation.
- Manage staff, workload priorities, and program initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement of MBTA asset information governance, turnover, and lifecycle data integration processes.
- Enforce Asset Management department policies and procedures in accordance with MBTA manuals.
- Respond or report to work as directed by supervisory personnel for emergencies, extreme weather conditions, or any other abnormal conditions that impair service or the safety of service, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
- Perform related duties and projects as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
Supervision
Direct supervision of Managers, Analysts, Coordinators, interns, and other personnel supporting Asset Information Delivery activities.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Information Technology, Transportation, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of professional experience supporting delivery projects, infrastructure programs, engineering, construction, asset management, asset information management, project turnover, or related programs.
- Two (2) years of supervisory, leadership, or large project coordination experience.
- Experience developing or managing technical standards, specifications, turnover requirements, or infrastructure documentation processes.
- Experience coordinating across multiple departments, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders within large infrastructure or transportation environments.
- Experience supporting project closeout, commissioning, turnover, asset inventory, or infrastructure data management activities.
- Familiarity with Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS), infrastructure data management, or asset lifecycle management practices.
- Ability to review technical documents, drawings, specifications, and asset information deliverables.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Possession of a valid driver's license without infractions per MBTA policy.
- Have the ability to work any shifts and/or locations assigned or directed.
- Be available to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, 365 days per year.
- Have the ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce.
Substitutions
- A high school diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
- An associate’s degree from an accredited institution and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
- A master’s degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.
- A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one (1) year of experience.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Experience working in transit, railroad, transportation, infrastructure, engineering, construction, maintenance, or capital delivery environments.
- Experience supporting asset turnover, commissioning, project closeout, BIM/GIS integration, or asset information delivery programs.
- Familiarity with asset management standards, infrastructure specifications, or lifecycle data governance practices.
- Familiarity with Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS), GIS platforms, BIM processes, or infrastructure data integration systems.
Job Conditions:
- Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English.
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, except if participating in an approved high school internship/co-op program.
- Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
- Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
- Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce team (or supervise, if required).
- Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
- Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.
- Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
- Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and/or medical Clinic screening, potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
- Ability to work all shifts and/or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit/operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
- Intern/co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship/co-op. Additionally, interns/co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting pre-employment screenings/pre-boarding, working in their positions, and throughout the duration of their program.
Disclaimers and Definitions:
General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary, general nature, and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
Application Completion: It is each applicant’s responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly, including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data/history.
Application Deadlines: Applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
Work Eligibility: All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted basis. The MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However, if you have unrestricted work authorization, or are sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply. Further, all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
Interviews: Candidates should ensure they arrive on time, are prepared, can remain for the duration, and if remote, are in a quiet place without distraction, for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization, including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources, will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling, on a one-time basis, and due to something emergent, you may be allowed to reschedule the interview. In addition, Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However, should you need to reschedule, you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
On-call or 24/7 Positions: Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page/text/call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
Essential / Emergency Staff: During declared "states of emergency," employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process, please contact the MBTA's ADA Unit at 617-222-5751 or hradaaa@mbta.com.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms, descriptions, and definitions related to diversity, equity, inclusion, veteran status, and immediate family members that you may find on the application form, please visit mbta.com/careers-app-definitions.
Intern / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship or co-op at the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass, based on the city from which the intern/co-op commutes to work, at no cost. However, no additional benefits are currently offered for interns or co-ops.
At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s core values are built around safety, service, equity, sustainability, culture, and accessibility, and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.
Job Summary
In line with 49 CFR 625, 630, and 673 requirements, the Deputy Director of Asset Information Delivery leads the MBTA’s enterprise program for integrating asset information requirements into infrastructure delivery, asset renewals, and capital investment activities. This role is responsible for establishing how asset information associated with new, renewed, replaced, or modified infrastructure is identified, governed, validated, and incorporated into the Authority’s Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS).
The Deputy Director oversees the development and implementation of standards, specifications, workflows, and governance processes associated with asset information turnover across capital projects, operational programs, maintenance activities, and other infrastructure delivery initiatives. This includes ensuring that asset data, documentation, hierarchy structures, and lifecycle information are consistently delivered in accordance with MBTA asset management requirements.
This role serves as the primary coordination point between Asset Management, Capital Delivery, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, contractors/vendors, EAM system administration teams, and other MBTA groups supporting capital improvement activities. The position also supports the continued maturation of enterprise asset lifecycle governance by developing processes that improve how asset information is captured from both traditional capital projects and operational renewal activities across the Authority.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the MBTA’s Asset Information Delivery (AID) program and associated asset turnover governance activities.
- Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise asset information specifications, standards, turnover requirements, and asset data delivery processes.
- Serve as the primary authority for Asset Management specifications associated with MBTA capital projects, infrastructure programs, renewals, and asset replacement initiatives.
- Ensure asset information requirements are incorporated into project specifications, contracts, design reviews, turnover packages, and project closeout activities.
- Collaborate and coordinate with Capital Delivery, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, project teams, and other MBTA groups supporting asset renewals, and capital improvement activities to ensure asset information is accurately captured and integrated into MBTA systems.
- Establish and improve processes for capturing asset information associated with operational work, force account activities, state-of-good-repair programs, and non-traditional asset renewals.
- Review and approve asset turnover submissions, asset data deliverables, and project closeout documentation for compliance with MBTA requirements.
- Identify deficiencies, gaps, and non-compliant asset information submissions and coordinate corrective actions with project teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
- Develop and implement enterprise asset data standards, asset hierarchies, naming conventions, and lifecycle data governance practices.
- Participate in project reviews, commissioning activities, substantial completion reviews, and project turnover meetings.
- Lead efforts in coordination with Asset Information, Planning, and Configuration Engineering teams to support enterprise asset lifecycle management objectives.
- Conduct field visits to validate asset information, condition assessments, and infrastructure documentation.
- Manage staff, workload priorities, and program initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement of MBTA asset information governance, turnover, and lifecycle data integration processes.
- Enforce Asset Management department policies and procedures in accordance with MBTA manuals.
- Respond or report to work as directed by supervisory personnel for emergencies, extreme weather conditions, or any other abnormal conditions that impair service or the safety of service, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
- Perform related duties and projects as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
Supervision
Direct supervision of Managers, Analysts, Coordinators, interns, and other personnel supporting Asset Information Delivery activities.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Information Technology, Transportation, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of professional experience supporting delivery projects, infrastructure programs, engineering, construction, asset management, asset information management, project turnover, or related programs.
- Two (2) years of supervisory, leadership, or large project coordination experience.
- Experience developing or managing technical standards, specifications, turnover requirements, or infrastructure documentation processes.
- Experience coordinating across multiple departments, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders within large infrastructure or transportation environments.
- Experience supporting project closeout, commissioning, turnover, asset inventory, or infrastructure data management activities.
- Familiarity with Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS), infrastructure data management, or asset lifecycle management practices.
- Ability to review technical documents, drawings, specifications, and asset information deliverables.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Possession of a valid driver's license without infractions per MBTA policy.
- Have the ability to work any shifts and/or locations assigned or directed.
- Be available to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, 365 days per year.
- Have the ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce.
Substitutions
- A high school diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
- An associate’s degree from an accredited institution and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
- A master’s degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.
- A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one (1) year of experience.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Experience working in transit, railroad, transportation, infrastructure, engineering, construction, maintenance, or capital delivery environments.
- Experience supporting asset turnover, commissioning, project closeout, BIM/GIS integration, or asset information delivery programs.
- Familiarity with asset management standards, infrastructure specifications, or lifecycle data governance practices.
- Familiarity with Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS), GIS platforms, BIM processes, or infrastructure data integration systems.
Job Conditions:
- Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English.
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, except if participating in an approved high school internship/co-op program.
- Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
- Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
- Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce team (or supervise, if required).
- Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
- Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.
- Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
- Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and/or medical Clinic screening, potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
- Ability to work all shifts and/or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit/operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
- Intern/co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship/co-op. Additionally, interns/co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting pre-employment screenings/pre-boarding, working in their positions, and throughout the duration of their program.
Disclaimers and Definitions:
General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary, general nature, and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
Application Completion: It is each applicant’s responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly, including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data/history.
Application Deadlines: Applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
Work Eligibility: All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted basis. The MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However, if you have unrestricted work authorization, or are sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply. Further, all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
Interviews: Candidates should ensure they arrive on time, are prepared, can remain for the duration, and if remote, are in a quiet place without distraction, for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization, including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources, will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling, on a one-time basis, and due to something emergent, you may be allowed to reschedule the interview. In addition, Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However, should you need to reschedule, you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
On-call or 24/7 Positions: Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page/text/call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
Essential / Emergency Staff: During declared "states of emergency," employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process, please contact the MBTA's ADA Unit at 617-222-5751 or hradaaa@mbta.com.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms, descriptions, and definitions related to diversity, equity, inclusion, veteran status, and immediate family members that you may find on the application form, please visit mbta.com/careers-app-definitions.
Intern / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship or co-op at the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass, based on the city from which the intern/co-op commutes to work, at no cost. However, no additional benefits are currently offered for interns or co-ops.
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Which visa types realistically fit deputy director roles in Massachusetts?
Deputy director roles are senior leadership positions that typically require a master's degree or higher in a directly related field, which means they generally qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B. Candidates from Australia may qualify for the E-3 visa, and those from Chile or Singapore may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. For candidates with extraordinary ability or outstanding research profiles, the O-1A is worth exploring with an immigration attorney. TN visa status does not cover this role.
Which companies sponsor visas for deputy directors in Massachusetts?
Major sponsors for deputy director roles in Massachusetts include large healthcare systems like Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, research universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Boston University, and federally funded nonprofits and think tanks in the Greater Boston area. These organizations regularly file H-1B petitions for senior administrative and operational leadership positions and have established HR processes for sponsorship.
How to find deputy director visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate lists Massachusetts deputy director roles filtered to employers with verified visa sponsorship history, so you can focus on organizations that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor at this seniority level. Searching by role and location on Migrate Mate saves time compared to manually screening job postings, particularly for senior positions where sponsorship confirmation is not always stated upfront in the listing.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most deputy director sponsorship jobs?
Boston and Cambridge account for the highest concentration of sponsored deputy director positions in Massachusetts, driven by the density of academic medical centers, research institutions, and global nonprofits. Worcester is a secondary hub, anchored by UMass Memorial Health and several biomedical research organizations. Springfield and Lowell see smaller but consistent demand through public health agencies and community development organizations that operate at scale.
Are there state-specific factors that affect deputy director sponsorship in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has an unusually high concentration of research universities, teaching hospitals, and federally funded institutions, which are among the most experienced visa sponsors in the country. Many of these organizations are cap-exempt for H-1B purposes, meaning they can file petitions year-round without being subject to the annual lottery. This makes Massachusetts particularly accessible for international candidates targeting senior administrative roles in higher education and academic healthcare.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored deputy director jobs in Massachusetts?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.