Executive Program Manager

Massachusetts Port Authority•Boston, MA

1d•$300,000 - $400,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is seeking an Executive Program Manager to provide executive-level oversight, governance, and coordination for a significant airport terminal refurbishment project. This role serves as the principal Owner's Representative, reporting to the CEO, and is responsible for protecting Massport's operational, financial, technical, and long-term asset interests. The Project Executive will oversee the private company financing and execution of the project, monitor performance against contractual obligations, and manage decision-making through established governance channels. The role emphasizes owner-side assurance and accountability, acting as a central anchor balancing the interests of various stakeholders including bankers, design architects, engineers, and regulatory bodies. The Project Executive will also serve as an executive integrator across multiple Massport departments, ensuring operational requirements, agency standards, and long-term asset stewardship are incorporated throughout the project lifecycle. Initially, the role will establish the oversight framework and subsequently build, scale, and lead a dedicated internal staff of project managers, technical specialists, and commercial auditors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Finance.
Minimum 15–20 years of heavy infrastructure experience, with a proven track record of staying with multi-billion-dollar ($1B+) mega-projects through full lifecycles.
Deep experience navigating Public-Private Partnerships (P3), design-build-finance (DBF) models, or complex commercial airport concessions.
Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams within matrixed corporate environments or large public/quasi-government agencies.
Strong comprehension of project finance, infrastructure banking, and commercial lease/concession agreements.
Exceptional ability to maintain a balanced, authoritative presence when dealing with private equity investors, technical experts, and public officials.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or executive infrastructure credentials.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree, MBA, or JD is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of a multi-billion-dollar public-private infrastructure investment, safeguarding long-term commercial interests, monitoring financial performance and concession obligations, and proactively identifying risks that could affect project outcomes, asset quality, or organizational objectives.
Lead coordination across technical, operational, financial, legal, and executive stakeholders, aligning priorities, resolving complex issues, driving accountability, and ensuring design, construction, and operational decisions support both airport performance and passenger experience.
Establish and maintain robust governance, reporting, and performance management frameworks that provide executive leadership with clear, actionable insights on schedule, cost, risk, compliance, and contractual obligations while supporting informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead the owner-side oversight function by establishing a high-performing team and fostering collaboration among internal stakeholders, private partners, regulators, and public agencies to support compliance, operational readiness, and long-term program success.
Serve as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, ensuring alignment on permitting, security, environmental, and operational requirements throughout all phases of project delivery.
Oversee technical assurance and long-term asset stewardship by partnering with engineering, architecture, and construction teams to ensure infrastructure solutions meet safety, operational, quality, lifecycle, and passenger experience standards while protecting the Authority's long-term interests.
Provide executive-level decision support through the development of governance structures, strategic reporting, and risk-based recommendations that enable informed, timely action by senior leadership and governing boards.