Transportation Program Manager 1 - Kanawha Co.

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking a Transportation Program Manager 1 to oversee division or district programs and projects. The role includes setting milestones, creating reporting processes, and ensuring teams have what they need to meet objectives.

The position emphasizes liaison work with stakeholders and a lower-complexity scope compared to statewide programs. It aligns with an exempt, at-will classification within a state department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: four years of related experience may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and execution of division or district programs and projects.
• Assign milestones, develop reporting processes, ensure teams have required resources.
• Act as liaison between project teams and key stakeholders.
• Operate at division/district level with simpler scope than statewide.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience substitution (4 years)

Job description

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”**

The Transportation Program Manager 1 will report to the WV Division of Multi-Modal Transportation/Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities. This positionoversees the development and execution of a division or district-wide program(s) and/or project(s). The position may manage teams and will be responsible for ensuring that every aspect of the project is completed on time and within budget. Assigns milestones, develops reporting processes, and ensures that every team has what they need to fulfill the objectives of the program or project. Acts as a liaison between the individuals working on the program and key stakeholders. This classification is distinguished by the lower level of complexity and smaller scope of the program/project, usually at a division or district level rather than statewide. Performs related duties as required.

**Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a professional, administrative, technical, or supervisory position may substitute for the required training/education on a year-for-year basis, through an established formula.

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a professional, administrative, technical, or supervisory position.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, through an established formula.

• Candidate Contact Name: Regina Jarrell
• Phone Number: 304-414-7121
• Email Address: [e-mail]