Regional Transportation Program Leader

Federal Transit Administration; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Program Management and Oversight in Cambridge, MA (Region 1), provides leadership and expert technical guidance to carry out the Region’s core functions related to grant management and project oversight, which includes engineering activities that support critical infrastructure investments.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level professional with proven leadership, experience managing diverse staff, and a strong background in transportation program execution and oversight.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people-management experience at senior level.
• Strong program and financial management skills across complex operations.
• Excellent written and oral communications for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Director of Program Management and Oversight in the Regional Office, overseeing grant management and project oversight for capital and operating projects.
• Mentors staff, develops individual development plans, and ensures adherence to mission and program goals.
• Plans work, sets priorities, assigns tasks, and evaluates performance; guides staff through complex program activities.

Skills

Leadership

Program Management

Financial Management

Written and Oral Communication

Job description

The Director of Program Management and Oversight in Cambridge, MA (Region 1), provides leadership and expert technical guidance to carry out the Region’s core functions related to grant management and project oversight, which includes engineering activities that support critical infrastructure investments.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level professional with proven leadership, experience managing diverse staff, and a strong background in transportation program execution and oversight.