Program Management and Oversight, Emerging Talent Intern (Summer)
Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Position at New York City Transit Department:
Department of Subways Capital Programs, New York City Transit
Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY Position Title: Program
Management and Oversight, Emerging Talent Intern (Summer) Hourly
Rate: $19.00 (Undergraduate), $21.00 (Graduate student) All
internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person
attendance at the designated work location. OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:
The Division of Capital Programs is responsible for ensuring all
aspects of project planning and execution of all capital
improvements sponsored by the various divisions in Subways, as well
as external partner projects, lead to high quality projects for the
Department of Subways to operate and maintain. We support the
execution of each 5-year Capital Improvement Plan by providing
centralized services to our stakeholders - services include, but
are not limited to, project oversight and support, fiscal and
budget management, estimating, planning, and reporting. The intern
will collaborate with cross functional teams in the Department of
Subways Capital Programs: Construction & Development (C&D)
Transit Project Delivery, Stations, Facilities and Maintenance of
Way (MOW) Engineering. Assist project managers by coordinating
deliverables, updating schedules, and contributing to the overall
progress of key initiatives. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist project
managers by coordinating deliverables, updating schedules, and
contributing to the overall progress of key initiatives. Collect
data from internal databases, the Capital Project Report System
(PSR), and other external sources. Support the development and
tracking of reports, dashboards, charts, and baseline documentation
for project monitoring and approval. Maintain, organize, and update
databases to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.
Attend meetings and prepare clear, concise summaries as needed.
Deliver briefings to Management Staff on assigned tasks and project
updates. PROJECTS: 1 - Operation Unconstrained 2025-2029 (handling
missing values) 2 - In-House Baseline Development and Training 3 -
FABU Tracker / Follow up Optimization REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must. The candidate
should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and
prioritize tasks effectively. The candidate should have a keen eye
for detail and be able to work independently while being an active
team player. Detail-oriented with exceptional time management
skills. Excellent quantitative analytical skills REQUIRED
EDUCATION: Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good
standing with at least a 2.5 GPA or a graduate program in good
standing with at least 2.8 GPA Major(s) Preferred: Project
Management, Technology, Business, or related fields, or a related
field. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United
States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be
submitted. Equal Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiary and
affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with
respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The
MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds,
experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to
apply.
Keywords: Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Paterson , Program Management and Oversight, Emerging Talent Intern (Summer), IT / Software / Systems , New York City, New Jersey
