Research & Innovation Program Manager
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Research & Innovation Program Manager. This position is responsible for managing and administering the operations and activities of the MDT Research Program, the Experimental Projects Program, and the Technology Transfer Program, as well as the Department’s library and related services. Develops and executes a strategic research roadmap aligned with MDT’s goals and FHWA’s State Planning & Research (SPR) program. Engages internal and external partners, including universities, FHWA, land local agencies to advance the Department’s research and innovation agenda. Guides the full research lifecycle ensuring research project outcomes benefit programs statewide. Services as the agency’s primary liaison for federal research committees and programs. This position reports to the Business Solutions Office Lead and directly supervises 3 professional staff: two Research Project Managers and the Department Librarian.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, science, transportation or a closely related field, OR 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- 4 years of progressive experience in program administration, transportation research or project and portfolio management.
- 1 year of supervisory or team lead experience.
- Knowledge of project and portfolio management principles.
- Skills in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
- Ability to facilitate meetings with a variety of stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Driver’s record will be verified.
- Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
- Participation in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Managing and administering the operations and activities of the MDT Research Program, the Experimental Projects Program, and the Technology Transfer Program, as well as the Department’s library and related services.
- Developing and executing a strategic research roadmap aligned with MDT’s goals and FHWA’s State Planning & Research (SPR) program.
- Engaging internal and external partners, including universities, FHWA, and local agencies to advance the Department’s research and innovation agenda.
- Guiding the full research lifecycle ensuring research project outcomes benefit programs statewide.
- Serving as the agency’s primary liaison for federal research committees and programs.
Benefits
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
