Office of the Chief Strategy Officer

Office of the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

The Office of the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) oversees a division responsible for implementing agency-wide strategies and programs to meet the SFMTA's key policy objectives. In collaboration with the SFMTA Executive Team, the CSO division advances agency-wide strategy execution, leads major program design and management, analyzes strategic risks and opportunities, and leads business process improvement initiatives to enhance agency government operations. The CSO division also coordinates and works with other departments and agencies of the City and County of San Francisco, transportation, and mobility partners, as well as other public and policy groups, to support the SFMTA's initiatives and advance priority policy objectives.

Our Responsibilities

The Office of the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) includes various units and sections that function to support the operations of the SFMTA. Between these six divisions, the Office of the CSO's core team has over 140 employees.

Project Management Office (PMO)

Building Progress Program

Walking Tour on Franklin Street Before Quick Build Project Design | May 25, 2022

Design Strategy and Delivery

SFMTA Government Affairs Director Kate Breen Commending Outgoing Director of Transportation Ed Reiskin at Board of Director

Government Operations Section

Installation of First New Muni Arrival Prediction Signage in Bus Stop | March 2, 2020

Shelter and Platform Maintenance

Housing Construction Progress on Former Upper Rail Yard Property | August 26, 2022

Facilities and Real Property Management

Projects

The Office of the CSO is responsible for overseeing a wide array of projects. While some of these initiatives are carried out immediately, many others wait until team members are in place.