Senior Program Director, Tolling Operations

Maximus; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a strategic Project Manager in the United States to oversee the financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L for a major government program in the Tysons area. The role ensures regulatory and contract compliance while aligning goals with overall project strategy.

The successful candidate will manage administrative operations, guide RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, and lead a large call center (~700 agents) with KPI and SLA accountability, with relocation to New York state expected if

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 12-15 years of professional experience in a related field required.
• Experience leading state tolling contracts.
• Experience leading large call center (~700 agents) with KPIs, SLAs, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Must currently live in, or be willing to relocate to New York state.
• Experience implementing a State contract of at least 750 people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the project’s financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing profit and loss statements to ensure targets are met and profitability is maintained.
• Ensure program operations comply with all applicable requirements of the contract, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Ensure established goals and objectives support the overall project strategies.
• Oversee all project administrative operations including budget, financial controls, and human resources.
• Plan, develop, and schedule priorities for achieving operational and performance goals.
• Review management, productivity, and financial reports to ensure program objectives are met.
• Participate in internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to support project direction.
• Manage operational managers, including monitoring performance and providing mentoring.
• Capture and maintain resource assignments and utilization across the enterprise.
• Work with internal leadership to define priorities, milestones, and resources.
• Ensure comprehensive management of defined initiatives including budget, schedule, and alignment.
• Guide RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, response development.
• Lead the strategic direction for the government project and client management.
• Responsible for contract profit & loss.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

P&L management

Leadership

Contract compliance

Call center management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

12-15 years of professional experience in a related field

Job description

Job DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities:- Oversee and manage the Project's financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing profit and loss statements to ensure financial targets are met and profitability is maintained.- Ensure program operations comply with all applicable requirements of the contract, as well as state and federal regulations.- Ensure established goals and objectives support the overall project strategies.- Oversee all project administrative operations including budget, financial controls, and human resources.- Plan, develop, and schedule priorities for achieving operational and performance goals.- Review management, productivity, and financial reports and studies to ensure program objectives are met.- Participate in internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to support project direction and guidance.- Manage operational managers, including monitoring performance, providing mentoring, and professional development guidance.- Capture and maintain resource assignments and utilization across the enterprise to proactively assess and align staffing levels.- Work with internal leadership to facilitate and define priorities including establishing milestones, realistic schedule and securing resources across all strategic initiatives.- Ensure comprehensive management of defined initiatives that include monitoring of the budget, schedule, resource availability, and organizational alignment.- Guide and support RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, response development including writing to management approaches, whitepapers, and concept development.- Leads the strategic direction for the government project.- Leads client management, presentation, and contract success.- Responsible for contract profit & loss (P&L).Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree in related field required.- 12-15 years of professional experience in a related field required.- Experience leading state tolling contracts.- Experience leading large call center (~700 contact center agents), including meeting all KPIs, SLAs, quality, and compliance requirements.- Must currently live in, or, be willing to relocate to New York state.- Experience implementing a State contract of at least 750 people.Preferred Skills and Qualifications- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.EEO StatementMaximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at [e-mail] .Minimum Salary$175,000.00Maximum Salary$185,000.00