Transportation Program Manager 1 - Statewide

Nature of Work

While the central office for the Operations Division is located in Kanawha County, the Transportation Program Manager 1 in this position will report to various locations throughout the state. They will also assist the Disaster Coordinator in ongoing management and monitoring of the recovery for statewide disasters from storms, flooding, and other disasters. The incumbent will develop and distribute statewide training materials of West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) emergency procedures, regulations, and the WDOH Program Management Systems. The selected candidate will also prepare reports reflecting the Disaster Management Program's operational status, provides information and keeps close coordination with upper management, other Divisions, Districts, FEMA, FHWA, and outside agencies regarding WVDOH business decisions on reimbursement disaster grants. Performs other duties as required.

Pay Grade 15
T0416N

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess key demographic areas for our clients’ businesses and determine their needs from a practical standpoint.
• Create program initiatives.
• Allocate and control company resources as they relate to individual programs, as well as the departmental budget.
• Establish overall performance standards for programs, program supervisors, and their teams.
• Acts as a liaison between district or division personnel on various projects.
• May assign team members or other staff to various tasks or phases of work in the life cycle of multiple programs.
• Track performance of members of various teams or groups to assess compliance with budgetary, time, and other requirements.
• Purchase or request or work with managers to purchase or request needed supplies, equipment, or services within budgets or limits set by upper-level management or the organization.
• Review the work product of teams for compliance with organizational objectives and goals.
• Report progress of work, goals, problems, and other issues to supervisors, upper-level management, or boards of directors or committees responsible for oversight.
• Review news, regulations, and updates related to the organization’s products, services, or programs
• Formulate and implement plans for recovery, alteration of work, or otherwise handling emergencies, disruptions of programs, production, or project schedules, and unanticipated events.
• Take ownership of program development, planning, and execution.
• Develop and control program budget.
• Identify funding opportunities and build relationships with executives.
• Manage timely completion of program deliverables.
• Ensure quality (fit for purpose) and accuracy of program work outcomes.
• Manage program risk.
• Provide quick resolution for problems and roadblocks.
• Develop and maintain a program schedule with milestones.
• Report program status, including progress, productivity, risk, and quality metrics.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the functions and objectives of the agency.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to the agency.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques used in the assigned technical function or specialty area.
• Ability to coordinate the unit activities with other units within and outside the state government.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to analyze and interpret budgetary and technical data related to the area of assignment.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to influence.
• Communication skills also include listening to professionals in sales, marketing, and human resources to ensure production or the program is executed according to standards.

Minimum Requirements