Manager, Program Development

Maryland Department of Transportation • Baltimore City, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Open to all qualified applicants. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Are you seeking a role where your work directly shapes the future of Maryland’s transportation infrastructure and supports the delivery of safe, reliable, and efficient transit service? The Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) invites you to apply for a leadership position that plays a critical role in the planning, development, and advancement of capital projects across all MTA modes. We are seeking a highly organized and technically skilled professional to serve as the Manager, Program Development within the Office of Program Management Oversight. The Manager, Program Development is responsible for the oversight, management, review, and analysis of agency asset, condition and maintenance data to drive program development activities. This position also leads the evaluation and advancement of proposed capital projects from initiation through implementation, helping to ensure alignment with lifecycle management practices, the MTA strategic plan and the 5-year capital program. The role requires strong analytical skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary projects across engineering, construction, and planning divisions. The Manager, Program Development also supports the development of tools, workflows, and reporting mechanisms that promote data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency. The Manager ensures project readiness, prioritization, and resource alignment while coordinating with the 6-year Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), which includes multi-million-dollar capital engineering projects across civil, structural/track, mechanical/electrical, ADA, architectural, environmental, transit-oriented development (TOD), and special project categories. The Manager plays a key role in fostering a positive safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety policies, participating in safety meetings, and supporting hazard mitigation and risk assessment activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Transportation Planning or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 6 years of experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects and coordinating across engineering, construction, and planning divisions.
• Extensive experience in program development, project evaluation, capital planning, or related fields.
• 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Must have a valid Drivers' License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with federal and state project management requirements is preferred.
• Significant expertise in data management & analysis, and experience with large, complex transit and rail systems and operations.
• Professional Engineer Licensed in Maryland and/or PMP certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee development of MTA capital programs, ensuring evaluation and advancement of proposed projects that support State of Good Repair and the agency’s strategic plan.
• Ensure operational efficiency through effective scheduling, prioritization, funding strategies, and resource planning for program development.
• Analyze and manage processes related to program development, including scope alignment, funding, lifecycle costs, workflows, and communication.
• Develop and implement program and project management strategies to support successful project initiation and execution.
• Provide updates, briefings, and reports to MTA leadership as required.
• Assist with the review, update, and implementation of federal and state program and project management requirements.
• Support a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to and enforcing safety policies, reporting hazards, and ensuring staff receive appropriate safety training and PPE.

Benefits

• MTA Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex or Sexual Orientation.
• Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.

What This Job Offers

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