What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Program Manager 2 - Statewide position at West Virginia Transportation Department?
Salary : $1,986.54 - $2,901.93 Biweekly
Location : Charleston, WV
Job Type : Full-Time Permanent
Job Number : DOT25MM002A
Division : West Virginia Department of Transportation
District / Subdivision : Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities
Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
The Transportation Program Manager 2 in this position will serve with the Aeronautics Commission. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead our state's efforts in the rapidly evolving fields of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM). This role will involve pioneering work in integrating electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles into our transportation ecosystem. This position will oversee the development and execution of a state-wide program(s) and / or project(s). May manage teams and will be responsible for ensuring that every aspect of the project is completed on time and within budget. Assigns milestones, develops reporting processes, and ensures that every team has what they need to fulfill the objectives of the program or project. Acts as a liaison between the individuals working on the program and key stakeholders. An understanding of AAM, ATM and eVTOL technologies is essential. This classification is distinguished by the complexity and scope of the program / project, usually statewide and of a higher level of complexity than programs / projects managed by lower classifications in this series. Performs related duties as required.
Pay Grade 17
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 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.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Required Education and Experience
REQUIRED TRAINING / EDUCATION
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System :
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts
Salary : $1,987 - $2,902
