Program Services Manager

State of Oregon

76d • $7,353 - $11,373

About The Position

Join our team as the transit and multimodal program services manager! In this pivotal role, you will work closely with a diverse, cross-functional team that includes finance professionals, transit providers and the leadership team of the Public Transportation Division. The primary responsibility of this role will be to manage and implement financial and compliance processes and procedures to enhance and support transit services across the state of Oregon. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Requirements

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience in business operations; OR Three years of related experience in business operations and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Nice To Haves

• A proven track record of financial management and program oversight.
• General knowledge of Federal public transportation regulations and the ability to interpret and explain complex laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience performing collaborative and creative problem solving to implement program and policy improvements.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating, facilitating, negotiating, mediating and consulting to work effectively across transportation administrations.
• Demonstrated experience directing or influencing the work of diverse teams of individuals working in different locations with differing reporting relationships.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, management, mentoring and supervisory to guide program development, process improvement, implementation and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Public Transportation Division leadership team to set priorities and develop unit plans and goals.
• Manage and direct up to 14 staff members who work to ensure that compliance is met for federal and state policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Develop solutions and direct the resolution of operational issues.
• Meet and work with staff and customers to convey and interpret existing rules, regulations, policies, data and procedures.
• Lead and track federal and state grant execution and ensure funds are being utilized efficiently.
• Lead and monitor in preparing budget requests and necessary budget documentation.
• Oversee financial audit procedures for review of external agency audit results.
• Negotiate and oversee any required management actions.
• Develop and manage programmatic compliance policies and procedures to ensure public transit providers and grant recipients follow state and federal grant funding requirements.
• Work with other units and divisions to ensure coordination of program operation with statute, rules, guidance, policy and plans.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid leave
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees