Program Manager I

State of North Carolina • Wake County, NC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Within the Division of Planning and Programming, the Programs Management Office provides the Department with dedicated non-DOT let program management, including development and administration of special and municipal agreements statewide through the Local Programs Management Office (LPMO), and oversight of other Program functions including but not limited to Grants Management, including agreement creation and execution and grant reporting; Local Programs oversight, which includes “cradle to grave” oversight of locally-delivered projects; and, assistance with special agreements needed across various modes (Rail, Aviation, IMD, Planning, etc.). The purpose of this position is to administer federal and state funded transportation programs to local government sponsors to ensure projects are appropriately developed, programmed, implemented, managed, and maintained in compliance will State General Statutes and Federal regulations. This position will coordinate, facilitate, guide, oversee, analyze, and provide feedback on planning activities, project implementation, and fund administration to local government sponsors. This position will provide technical, including engineering and fiscal, assistance and guidance within the Local Programs Management Office (LPMO) and serve as a chief liaison between the LPMO and other inter and intra-agency personnel. This position will serve Municipal, County, State, and Federal government officials, program consultants and transportation planners, FHWA, the public at-large, as well as Special Interest Groups and Senior NCDOT Management. This position will be heavily involved in and/or lead the development of the project scope, schedule, budget, risk and managing the overall project quality. This position is responsible for coordinating and communicating with all project team members and stakeholders (across multiple disciplines) to ensure the project is progressing, timely decisions are made, next steps/action items are identified and carried out, ensuring the adequate coordination is occurring across disciplines. Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory program experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state funding programs used for department projects as well as funds that are allocated to planning organizations and local governments.
• Knowledge of grant administration and the federal-aid project delivery process.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and DOT applications such as SAP/BSIP, EBS Portal, and DOT Grants.
• Ability to legally operate a state vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable knowledge of operations and policies related to administering transportation programs to local government sponsors.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other State officials and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Administer federal and state funded transportation programs to local government sponsors to ensure projects are appropriately developed, programmed, implemented, managed, and maintained in compliance with State General Statutes and Federal regulations.
• Coordinate, facilitate, guide, oversee, analyze, and provide feedback on planning activities, project implementation, and fund administration to local government sponsors.
• Provide technical, including engineering and fiscal, assistance and guidance within the Local Programs Management Office (LPMO).
• Serve as a chief liaison between the LPMO and other inter and intra-agency personnel.
• Serve Municipal, County, State, and Federal government officials, program consultants and transportation planners, FHWA, the public at-large, as well as Special Interest Groups and Senior NCDOT Management.
• Be heavily involved in and/or lead the development of the project scope, schedule, budget, risk and managing the overall project quality.
• Coordinate and communicate with all project team members and stakeholders (across multiple disciplines) to ensure the project is progressing, timely decisions are made, next steps/action items are identified and carried out, ensuring the adequate coordination is occurring across disciplines.

What This Job Offers

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