Program Manager I

State of North Carolina; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Program Manager I (NS) to administer federal and state funded transportation programs for local government sponsors. You will coordinate planning, funding, and project delivery while guiding cross‑disciplinary teams and managing scope, schedule and risk.

The role requires strong leadership, technical guidance within the Local Programs Management Office, and collaboration with state and federal partners to ensure compliant program execution.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations and policies for administering transportation programs to local government sponsors.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other State officials and the public.
• Knowledge of federal and state funding programs used for department projects.
• Knowledge of grant administration and the federal-aid project delivery process.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and DOT systems (SAP/BSIP, EBS Portal, DOT Grants).

Responsibilities

• Administer federal and state funded transportation programs to local government sponsors.
• Coordinate planning activities, project implementation, and fund administration.
• Serve as chief liaison between LPMO and inter/intra-agency personnel.
• Provide technical, including engineering and fiscal, assistance within LPMO.
• Lead development of project scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality management.
• Communicate with project team members and stakeholders across disciplines.

Skills

Operations policies

Relationship building

Funding programs

Grant administration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years supervisory experience

Tools

SAP/BSIP

EBS Portal

DOT Grants

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Secretary

Job Classification Title

Program Manager I (NS)

Position Number

60029353

Grade

NC20

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Within the Division of Planning and Programming, the Programs Management Office provides the Department with dedicated non-DOT let program management, including development and administration of special and municipal agreements statewide through the Local Programs Management Office (LPMO), and oversight of other Program functions including but not limited to Grants Management, including agreement creation and execution and grant reporting; Local Programs oversight, which includes “cradle to grave” oversight of locally-delivered projects; and, assistance with special agreements needed across various modes (Rail, Aviation, IMD, Planning, etc.).

The purpose of this position is to administer federal and state funded transportation programs to local government sponsors to ensure projects are appropriately developed, programmed, implemented, managed, and maintained in compliance will State General Statutes and Federal regulations. This position will coordinate, facilitate, guide, oversee, analyze, and provide feedback on planning activities, project implementation, and fund administration to local government sponsors. This position will provide technical, including engineering and fiscal, assistance and guidance within the Local Programs Management Office (LPMO) and serve as a chief liaison between the LPMO and other inter and intra-agency personnel. This position will serve Municipal, County, State, and Federal government officials, program consultants and transportation planners, FHWA, the public at-large, as well as Special Interest Groups and Senior NCDOT Management. This position will be heavily involved in and/or lead the development of the project scope, schedule, budget, risk and managing the overall project quality. This position is responsible for coordinating and communicating with all project team members and stakeholders (across multiple disciplines) to ensure the project is progressing, timely decisions are made, next steps/action items are identified and carried out, ensuring the adequate coordination is occurring across disciplines.

Must be able to legally operate a state vehicle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: : NC 20 $70,478-$123,336

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Considerable knowledge of operations and policies related to administering transportation programs to local government sponsors.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other State officials and the general public.
• Knowledge of federal and state funding programs used for department projects as well as funds that are allocated to planning organizations and local governments.
• Knowledge of grant administration and the federal-aid project delivery process.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and DOT applications such as SAP/BSIP, EBS Portal, and DOT Grants.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory program experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.