Program Manager, Program and Quality Controls

Massachusetts Port Authority•Boston, MA

About The Position

As a Program Manager of Program & Quality Controls, you are a strategic, detail oriented thinker who takes pride in being a responsible steward of large, complex investments. You are energized by turning data into clarity, drawing meaningful insights from patterns and risks, and providing leaders with confidence in their decisions. You build trust through collaboration, listen before acting, and influence change by demonstrating value rather than imposing control. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, you bring discipline, transparency, and calm judgment to complex environments, always focused on strengthening accountability, improving outcomes, and ensuring investments deliver lasting benefit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field; equivalent professional experience in project controls or construction may be considered in lieu of a degree.
10–15 years of demonstrated experience managing capital projects and portfolios, with a strong track record of successful delivery; experience with Massachusetts public bidding laws preferred.
Strong technical and systems aptitude, including working knowledge of project management and financial information systems.
Effective communication skills; ability to work productively with stakeholders across diverse backgrounds, roles, and levels of responsibility.

Nice To Haves

experience with Massachusetts public bidding laws preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide executive‑level visibility by synthesizing cost, schedule, risk, and performance data across the capital portfolio into clear insights that support timely, strategic decision‑making.
Bring discipline and consistency to capital delivery through standardized financial controls, change management frameworks, and integrated budget‑schedule reporting.
Translate data into action by developing dashboards, KPIs, and reports that surface trends, flag risks early, and optimize the use of capital resources.
Drive continuous improvement by modernizing systems, strengthening data quality, collaborating across teams, and advancing portfolio controls toward greater transparency and efficiency.