Program Manager II

About This Position

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Austin Transportation and Public Works (TPW) is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment.

Job Description:

Program Manager II

Purpose:

Under limited direction, responsible for developing, implementing and managing moderately complex program(s) that integrates multiple elements or projects to achieve a defined objective.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• •Develops and implements full-scale programs that may have multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• •Determines program goals, objectives, and resource requirements.
• •Establishes program standards, methods, policies, and procedures.
• •Coordinates and collaborates with multiple stakeholders involved in or affected by programs.
• •Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, and implements improvement strategies.
• •Develops, manages, and monitors the program budget and associated projects and provides financial information.
• •Assists in the development, management, and submittal of proposed budget forecast planning.
• •Manages, coordinates, implements, and monitors projects associated with assigned programs.
• •Interacts with internal and external customers.
• •Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public and other departments.
• •Attends meetings and conducts presentations Board and Commissions, City Council Committees, City Council, and other related agencies.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for discharge.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• •Knowledge of principles and practices associated with assigned program area(s).
• •Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation and monitoring.
• •Knowledge of management principles related to municipal project and program activities.
• •Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedure.
• •Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• •Skill in oral and written communications.
• •Skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and activities.
• •Skill in interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments, projects, and programs.
• •Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• •Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• •Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• •Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• •Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• •Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation with Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job, including two (2) years of which were in a supervisory, project, or program management capacity.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• •Experience advancing programs, projects, or policies that serve community needs. Relevant backgrounds may include transportation, public health, data science, communications, or other fields.
• •Ability to bring together people with different responsibilities and perspectives to establish priorities, solve problems, and deliver results.
• •Ability to communicate clearly with varied audiences through writing, presentations, and meeting facilitation.
• •Experience organizing complex work, balancing competing priorities, and managing project timelines, budgets, or resources.
• •Ability to use data, research, and stakeholder input to understand problems, assess outcomes, and recommend improvements.
• •Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and collaborative leadership, including developing practical solutions when the path forward is unclear.

Notes to Candidate:

Help turn Austin’s commitment to safer streets into action. The City of Austin’s Vision Zero team seeks a versatile Program Manager to advance programs that reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries. We welcome applicants from a range of professional backgrounds who bring strong organizational skills, curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to move work forward with others.

This generalist role combines program development, project coordination, budgeting, research, and communication. You will work with City staff, partner agencies, and community organizations to translate safety priorities into achievable plans, coordinate implementation, and evaluate results. Assignments may include coordinating safety improvements on high-injury roadways, facilitating the Fatality Review Board, developing grant proposals and managing funded initiatives, and supporting research and program evaluation. Priorities will evolve with the team’s needs and your skillset, offering opportunities to learn and contribute across the Vision Zero portfolio.

You do not need to be a transportation expert to make a meaningful contribution. We value people who ask thoughtful questions, build productive relationships, navigate unfamiliar challenges, and follow through. Applicants who meet the position’s minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Pay Rate: $75,950 - $95,700 yearly.

Location: 5202 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.

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Working for the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities, and more. Click here for more information on City of Austin Benefits !

This position may require a background check.

Assessment: This position may require a skills assessment.

Essential Employee: This position is considered an “Essential” role and is essential to the operations of the City based on the preparation, response, and recovery phase of extraordinary situations or emergency conditions. As an employee that has been designated as “Essential” the expectation will be to work at a designated work site during declared extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to serve the community. Essential Employees during emergencies play a role in ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare of our community and ensuring City operations continue.

A Cover Letter and Resume are required for this position. Please be sure to upload these documents for consideration

READ THIS STATEMENT regarding your Application:

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., "see resume" or "see LinkedIn Profile"). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

Driving Requirement:

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