Executive Strategic Planner - Planning & Modal Programs

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks an experienced professional to support strategic planning and executive coordination across statewide transport programs. The role involves collecting and analyzing data, preparing executive briefings, dashboards, and performance reports for senior leaders.

You will coordinate cross-division initiatives, track commitments, and assist with timely follow-through on leadership priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (substitutions for minimum qualifications specified)
• 6 years of experience in project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies
• Valid driver's license; state vehicle use may be required
• CAPM certification or other change management certification may be required or preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage executive-level projects and strategic initiatives across Planning & Modal Programs, ensuring priorities, timelines, and deliverables are achieved.
• Prepare executive briefings, memos, talking points, presentations, and reports to support leadership decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and maintain project tracking tools, dashboards, scorecards, and status reports to monitor performance, budgets, schedules, risks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives by collaborating with division directors, district offices, program staff, and external partners.
• Monitor and communicate project status by compiling progress reports, budgets, outcomes, and executive updates to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation seeks an experienced professional to support strategic planning and executive coordination across statewide transport programs. The role involves collecting and analyzing data, preparing executive briefings, dashboards, and performance reports for senior leaders.

You will coordinate cross-division initiatives, track commitments, and assist with timely follow-through on leadership priorities.