Lead, Disaster Information System Program (TDIS)

Texas A&M University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) seeks an Associate Program Director to guide the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS). You will lead program strategy, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑functional delivery across TDIS applications in a high‑visibility environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, planning, and sustainability, with grant funding and potential travel. A related bachelor’s degree and eight years of program management experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of related experience i.e. Program Management, Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategic Planning: Plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day operations of the TDIS program.
• Establishes performance goals and metrics to evaluate the success of areas of responsibility.
• Assists in developing and implementing program management procedures, workflows, and reporting standards for TDIS.
• Coordinates with technical leads and application owners to ensure deliverables align with contractual and grant obligations.
• Develops and maintains a program sustainability strategy in coordination with IDRT leadership, including pricing/licensing models, cost recovery approaches, and diversified funding streams.
• Budget Management and Fiscal Oversight: Assists with yearly budgetary and contract processes for TDIS; coordinates with accounting and grants personnel on invoicing, budget tracking, and expenditure monitoring across the TDIS award portfolio.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Budget development

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in public administration / planning / related field

Job description

Texas A&M University’s Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) seeks an Associate Program Director to guide the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS). You will lead program strategy, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑functional delivery across TDIS applications in a high‑visibility environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, planning, and sustainability, with grant funding and potential travel. A related bachelor’s degree and eight years of program management experience are required.