Michael Fitzgerald
About Michael Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald is the Deputy Program Manager for the South Coast Rail at MBTA, with extensive experience in project management and leadership roles within MBTA and Verizon.
Company
Michael Fitzgerald is currently employed at MBTA, where he holds the role of Deputy Program Manager for the South Coast Rail.
Title
Deputy Program Manager - South Coast Rail
Career Background at MBTA
Michael Fitzgerald has a long tenure at MBTA, accumulating experience across various roles. Before his current position, he served as Chief of the Red/Orange Line Transformation Program from 2019 to 2020, Senior Project Manager from 2016 to 2019, Project Manager for Design and Construction from 2012 to 2016, Deputy Director of Power from 2011 to 2012, and Superintendent of the Power Division from 2008 to 2011. During his time at MBTA, he oversaw a $200 million Capital Improvement Program for the Power Department.
Previous Employment at Verizon
Before joining MBTA, Michael Fitzgerald worked at Verizon Communications for eight years as Manager of Network Operations. In this role, he held supervisory and leadership responsibilities in both the Power and Operations Departments.
Education and Expertise
Michael Fitzgerald has a strong educational background, combining technical and managerial expertise. He obtained a Master of Science in Administrative Studies from Boston College, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. Additionally, he completed his studies at Boston Latin Academy.