Strategic Program Manager, Public Sector & Policy

Port Of Camas-Washougal; Washougal (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance (Premiums—F

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

WA PERS Retirement

Vacation & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

VEBA Wellness Benefit

Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

Port Of Camas-Washougal is seeking an experienced Program Manager (Exempt, Full-Time) to join the Leadership Team. The role provides strategic direction across departments, aligning policies with regulatory and fiscal responsibilities while advancing the Port’s priorities.

The ideal candidate will lead organizational alignment, communications, and stakeholder engagement, reporting to the Executive Director with extensive program leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Senior-level management experience in public administration, government relations, or public-sector leadership.
• Knowledge of change management and intergovernmental issues influencing Port operations.
• Ability to represent the organization persuasively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership with conflict-resolution and team-building capabilities.
• Knowledge of public policy development and legislative processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to advance the Port’s mission, strategic plan, and priorities.
• Lead cross-department policy development and performance reporting.
• Coordinate data collection and prepare performance reports for leadership.
• Oversee Strategic Plan performance and milestone tracking.
• Manage special projects and coordinate deliverables and deadlines.
• Represent the Port in public forums and stakeholder engagements.
• Assist ED with legislative relations and communications.

Skills

Senior-level management

Public administration

Legislative affairs

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy development

Negotiation

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/Business/Economics/Real Estate/Urban Planning

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Port Of Camas-Washougal is seeking an experienced Program Manager (Exempt, Full-Time) to join the Leadership Team. The role provides strategic direction across departments, aligning policies with regulatory and fiscal responsibilities while advancing the Port’s priorities.

The ideal candidate will lead organizational alignment, communications, and stakeholder engagement, reporting to the Executive Director with extensive program leadership experience.