Performance and Portfolio Delivery Manager

Austin Community College; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Virginia is seeking a Performance and Portfolio Delivery Manager to provide leadership and oversight for federal and state aid local administration programs. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and track performance metrics. Qualities considered include strong policy development skills, knowledge of transportation regulations, and the ability to evaluate complex processes. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team and contribute to impactful local program initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Ability to evaluate complex business processes.
• Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Experienced in making presentations and conducting meetings.
• Adept in managing multiple programs and teams efficiently.
• Knowledgeable about federal and state transportation regulations.
• Familiarity with locally administered projects and programs.
• Understand strategic planning and organizational management principles.
• Proficient in supervisory practices including hiring and performance management.
• Knowledge of transportation networks and systems.
• Strong team leadership and supervision skills.
• Proficient in using various software applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Locality Sustained Performance Program.
• Oversee project and program performance reporting.
• Collaborate on monitoring local program delivery.
• Manage the Locally Administered Portfolio Performance Metrics Program.
• Act as project manager for VDOT's performance initiatives.
• Lead development of data analyses and performance measures.
• Provide staff leadership and other assigned duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Policy development

Project management

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Presentation

Strategic planning

Organizational management

Team leadership

Education

Engineering or Business/Public Administration degree

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Project management software

Job description

Performance and Portfolio Delivery Manager

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Job Description

Provide leadership, guidance and support for federal aid and state aid local administration programs statewide to include delivering portfolio of local projects, coordination of local and state agreement development process, policy development and implementation and management of local programs portfolio performance. Supervise staff providing analysis and support for assigned program area by planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating complex projects and programs.

How you will contribute

• Lead Locality Sustained Performance Program: Provide leadership and direction in the management of the Locality Sustained Performance Program (LSPP). Establish and regularly update policies and procedures regarding the LSPP. Provide leadership in developing and tracking annual program calendar and communications for the program, including coordination with District staff on the development and implementation of Project Development Improvement Programs (PDIP).
• Locally Administered Projects: Lead and maintain project and program past performance reporting. Coordinate with the team of individuals developing and tracking locality and state agreements for project administration throughout the state. Collaborate with districts on monitoring and measuring performance of the delivery of local program of projects.
• Portfolio Performance Management and Delivery: Provide leadership and direction in the management and oversight of the Locally Administered Portfolio Performance Metrics Program. Serve as project manager for VDOT's initiatives related to locally administered portfolio performance and delivery. Lead the development and design of data analyses, performance measures and business intelligence reports across functional lines.
• Staff leadership: Staff leadership and other duties as assigned.

What will make you successful

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences, including both internal and external customers.
• Ability to conduct program evaluation to critically assess complex business processes.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and staff in a large organizational setting.
• Ability to plan, organize and oversee implementation of complex programs.
• Knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of locally administered projects and programs.
• Knowledge of strategic planning principles and organizational management.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles, including hiring, discipline, performance management and employee development.
• Knowledge of transportation networks and related systems.
• Skill in team leadership and supervision.
• Skill in the use of computers and various software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and staff in a large organizational setting.
• Ability to manage multiple programs.
• Ability to plan, organize and oversee implementation of complex programs.
• Knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations and guidelines.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications including program management and analytical software applications

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field desired.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and staff in a large organizational setting.
• Experience managing special state funding programming.
• Experience with oversight of performance development, risk assessment, change management and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience working with locally administered projects and programs.