Asset Strategy Program Manager

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Asset Strategy Program Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the department’s asset management program. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and advancing a comprehensive asset strategy program that informs decision-making across maintenance, operations, planning, engineering, and budget. It supports data-driven investments to preserve the condition, performance, and value of MDT’s transportation infrastructure over its lifecycle. The position reports directly to the Asset Strategy, Operations & Maintenance Manager and has four direct reports.

Applicants are asked to submit a resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing their qualifications. The online application and required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date, with all materials marked as “Relevant.” A full application is not required beyond attaching the resume and cover letter, according to the posting. Driver’s records will be verified, and successful applicants must authorize access to their permanent driving records. Compliance with state vehicle-use rules and MDT policy is a condition of employment. MDT participates in E-Verify. This position is covered by a VEBA group; eligible retirement-qualified employees are required to participate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, business administration, business management, business finance, mathematics, data analytics, or a related field.
• Six years of related experience.
• Three years of progressively responsible management experience.
• Alternative combinations of related education and experience may be considered, such as 10 years of related experience and three years of progressively responsible management experience.
• Knowledge of asset management principles, including lifecycle planning, risk-based prioritization, and performance-based investment strategies.
• Understanding of transportation data systems, condition assessment, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Successful applicants must authorize verification of their permanent driving records and comply with applicable state vehicle-use rules and MDT policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of MDT’s asset management program.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and advance a comprehensive asset strategy program.
• Inform decision-making across maintenance, operations, planning, engineering, and budget.
• Support data-driven investments that preserve transportation infrastructure condition, performance, and value over its lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement may be available.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families.
• State retirement plan and additional savings opportunities through deferred compensation.
• Overtime compensation or compensatory time for time in pay status over 40 hours in a workweek.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Benefits apply on the first day of employment.
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.
• VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association) participation for eligible retirement-qualified employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager