Job Description

Job Description
GovFirst is seeking to hire a Program Manager to support our engineering opportunities in Salem & Lynchburg, VA within the Transportation Operations Division .

**Experience in at least one of the following areas: systems engineering, systems integration, software development, or traffic/transportation engineering.

Position Overview:

The Program Manager will oversee all activities performed under the contract and serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the client and GovFirst staff. This role is vested with full authority to make contractual decisions, allocate resources, and establish procedures to ensure services are delivered effectively. The Program Manager may also represent GovFirst at local, regional, or statewide meetings, contribute to procedural documents, and conduct training as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and management of contract activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the client and GovFirst staff, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
• Establish and implement procedures to meet contract requirements and performance standards.
• Commit GovFirst resources and make contractual changes as required.
• Provide an alternate Program Manager with equal authority when unavailable.
• Dedicate at least 25% of working time to this contract, with flexibility to support meetings, task orders, and training as needed.
• Ensure programs remain on schedule, within budget, and compliant with performance goals.
• Manage multiple team members and operations across different geographic locations.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree and/or relevant experience in Engineering, Physics, Information Technology, Business, or Computer Science.
• Substantial, progressively responsible experience managing large operations contracts.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: systems engineering, systems integration, software development, or traffic/transportation engineering.
• Proven experience in long-range strategic program planning.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and aligned with performance goals.
• Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• Strong leadership and management experience, particularly with geographically dispersed teams.

Benefits

Apply today with GovFirst to take on a leadership role in managing statewide transportation operations and maintenance support services.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area,

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