Senior Web Program Manager

WMATA Candidate Experience Site; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WMATA is seeking an experienced and strategic technology leader to serve as Senior Web Program Manager within Digital Modernization. This position leads the delivery of enterprise application and web development initiatives, partnering closely with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into innovative, scalable, and secure technology solutions.

The successful candidate will provide leadership to development teams, establish technical direction, and drive the successful execution

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise web application delivery and oversee multiple concurrent projects.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into scalable, secure technology solutions.
• Provide authority-level technical direction for Web applications within Digital Modernization.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (Section 508) and drive user-friendly experiences.

Job description

Marketing Statement:

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking an experienced and strategic technology leader to serve as Senior Web Program Manager within Digital Modernization. This position leads the delivery of enterprise application and web development initiatives, partnering closely with business stakeholders to translate operational needs into innovative, scalable, and secure technology solutions. The successful candidate will provide leadership to development teams, establish technical direction, and drive the successful execution of multiple concurrent projects supporting WMATA's mission and digital transformation goals.

Job Description:

The Senior Manager, Web Programs provides authority-level Web technical direction and technical management of Metro's Digital Modernization assets and infrastructure support systems. The incumbent exercises a broad authority to manage the Web Application delivery, determine and implement Metro's information and telecommunications technology program goals and objectives. The Senior Manager works under the supervision of the Director, Product Modernization, who provides administrative direction. the incumbent uses expert judgment in interpreting the intent of existing guidelines, identifying areas of interest that need further development or study, and in evaluating the significance and impact of new developments on the internet The Senior Manager exercises independent responsibility in Web Application planning, designing, and executing programs, projects, studies and other work.

Principal Job Duties

• Responsible for the deployment of information resources related applications & functions (such as Integrated Risk Management planning, policy, standards, data processing services, telecommunications services) on an Authority-wide scale.
• Responsible for providing authority-wide direction and management for Metro's web application development efforts to evaluate, recommend and implement Low/No Code, and app development Web applications, and business process automation, and technology management plans and systems for use by the authority and its departments.
• Coordinates Web application development initiatives of the business unit managers into a cohesive Low/No Code Web application development plan for the Authority.
• Provides guidance and oversight to both developmental and regular staff in using systems software for the Authority.
• Participates as a Team Lead with engineers and business representatives to develop, conduct and maintain all live business applications.
• Develops and implements ideas for new Web applications to execute on Metro strategic transformation plan initiatives and plans.
• Advises, counsels and directs Mobile Application development for new departments and offices, as well as for existing agency redesigns and reorganizations.
• Oversees performance of the Web Application Management suites and supporting tools. Responsible for quality assurance review of all online applications.
• Ensures ease of use, plain English language directions, and appropriate user experience to warrant and maintain federal Rehabilitation Act, Section 508 compliancy.
• Responsible and accountable for developing and submitting a realistic and reasonable project budget and for issuing appropriate progress reports as required to record the project’s advancements or delays. The report shall include a register of completed tasks, all payments issued and any problems causing delays, redirection of focus or that impacts project delivery timeline or strategy. A progress report will be provided to the Office of Management & Budget well as the program’s front office (Executive Leadership Team member) as required.
• Responsible for cost allocation and alignment to appropriate projects and for the timely and accurate review and approval of applicable invoices.

Other Duties

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.