Senior Operations Program Manager

Virginia Department of Transportation; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a District Operations Director to lead budgeting, program development, and performance management for district operations programs. The role involves coordinating with Central Office on funding, overseeing contracts and invoices, and guiding strategic planning across multiple operations initiatives.

The position requires strong leadership and analytical skills, with experience in transportation program management and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively plan, direct, and manage efforts through others.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and facilitate solutions.
• Experience developing comprehensive operational budgets and spend plans.
• Experience negotiating outcomes with diverse customer groups.
• Knowledge of budget planning processes, procedures, policies and practices.
• Ability to analyze data and reach sound conclusions.
• Ability to work independently; set priorities and make timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee district invoicing process for contracts and coordinate performance metric tracking.
• Budget: collaborate with Central Office on funding sources and ensure spend plans.
• Contract Administration: oversee on-call professional services contract and task orders.
• Operations Performance Management: develop and monitor district-wide performance programs and strategic plans.
• Regional Operations Program: develop multi-year program and annual operations plan with budget and service directions.

Skills

Communication

Budget planning

Leadership

Data analysis

Negotiation

Financial systems

Project management

Strategic planning

Intelligent Transportation

Education

Business Administration

Operations Research

Operations Management

Engineering

Financial Planning

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a District Operations Director to lead budgeting, program development, and performance management for district operations programs. The role involves coordinating with Central Office on funding, overseeing contracts and invoices, and guiding strategic planning across multiple operations initiatives.

The position requires strong leadership and analytical skills, with experience in transportation program management and budget oversight.