UTP/Portfolio Performance Director - TPP Division - Austin, TX

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks an experienced Unified Transportation Program/Portfolio Performance Director to guide investments and development across one of the nation’s largest transportation networks. Lead the UTP and advise on project development, analytics, and policy for executive leadership.

You will collaborate with TxDOT districts, divisions, and national stakeholders to advance priorities and influence statewide policy, while directing a team of professionals overseeing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public/business administration, transportation planning or engineering.
• 6 years of experience in transportation programming or planning.
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Advises the Department's executive management team on key events and issues related to project programming.
• Conducts studies and provides tools that effectively address issues in planning, investment, and programming decisions.
• Develops and carries out transportation programs for department activities for addressing the State's highway and multimodal infrastructure.
• Directs and coordinates the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies for the Department's role.
• Directs and oversees data collection and analysis efforts and shares the results of these efforts with decision-makers to help them make informed decisions.
• Directs and oversees the development of the Department's Unified Transportation Program and advises on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public/business administration, transportation planning or engineering

Job description

Job Description

Position Information

The Texas Department of Transportation's Transportation Planning and Programming Division is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as Unified Transportation Program/Portfolio Performance Director. This highly visible leadership position plays a critical role in guiding transportation investments and development across one of the largest transportation networks in the nation.

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of the Unified Transportation Program and directly inform and advise on project development, oversee complex analyses that help drive strategic investment decisions, and provide policy and programming recommendations to executive leadership. You will collaborate with transportation professionals across Texas, work closely with district leaders and division directors, engage with local, state, and national stakeholders to advance transportation priorities, and directly advise the highest members of TxDOT leadership including the Texas Transportation Commission.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills who enjoys solving complex challenges and transforming data into actionable decisions. This position offers opportunities to influence statewide policy, lead high-performing teams, collaborate with transportation leaders across the country, and contribute directly to the long-term success of Texas transportation programs.

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Minimum Salary

140,000.00

Maximum Salary

160,000.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hours a Week Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

The UTP/Portfolio Performance Director directs and oversees complex transportation programming and portfolio performance activities in support of the Texas Department of Transportation's the Unified Transportation Program and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Oversees the programming of federal, state, and other transportation funds; advises executive leadership on portfolio management; statewide transportation planning and programming; and manages a team of professional and technical staff. Works extensively with TxDOT districts, divisions, local and regional partners, and national transportation stakeholders to support transportation investment decisions across Texas.

• Advises the Department's executive management team on key events and issues related to project programming
• Conducts studies and provides tools that effectively address issues in planning, investment, and programming decisions.
• Develops and carries out transportation programs for department activities for addressing the State's highway and multimodal infrastructure.
• Directs and coordinates the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies for the Department's role.
• Directs and oversees data collection and analysis efforts and shares the results of these efforts with decision-makers to help them make informed decisions.
• Directs and oversees the development of the Department's Unified Transportation Program and advises on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
• Directs and provides technical and policy analysis of the impacts of policy decisions and legislation.
• Ensures that all the Department's divisions and districts integrate programming considerations into their day-to-day business practices and seeks opportunities to promote synergies with other statewide transportation policy initiatives.
• Establishes and manages all aspects of transportation programming, including development of highway programming policies, screening criteria to establish project priorities, and administrative rulemaking.
• Evaluates transportation management and operations initiatives and practices and proposes options for improving transportation programming or planning activities.
• Provides statewide leadership in implementing federal and state legislation related to statewide transportation needs.
• Represents the Department at the national level, initiating dialogue and coordinating with economic development agencies, the private sector, and other stakeholders to create a united front for making improvements.
• Responds to inquiries from legislators, public agencies, and the private sector within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Serves as a lead worker and trains others.
• Serves as a technical resource and data expert for highway programming and analysis and acts as a central point of contact for the Department's project planning efforts.
• Serves as project manager to oversee and provide technical assistance on special data and analysis projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Public/business administration, transportation planning or engineering.

• 6 years of experience in transportation programming or planning
• Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced proficiency in excel, including the ability to analyze complex data sets, direct development of dashboards and