Program Manager - Roadway Data

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Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Roadway Data Program Manager and Statewide Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Traffic Monitoring Equipment, Data Collection, and Analysis team located in Headquarters Boise, ID .

This pivotal leadership role leads an integrated team of data collection and analysis researchers to provide a host of traffic data-related products. These deliverables provide key data to planners, safety analysts, engineers, external agencies, and the public. This program, while located at headquarters, is a statewide effort that examines the usage of all public roads across the state of Idaho.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Program Management: Manage the data collection and analysis staff in ensuring that deliverable deadlines are met.
• Strategic Implementation: Develop and manage a strategic plan that continually modernizes equipment and analysis tools.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Compile and analyze data to identify program needs, develop lifecycle plans, and perform long-term evaluations to ensure program effectiveness.
• Training & Development: Assess training needs across all customers (both ITD and non-ITD), and ensure the resources are available and maintained.
• Quality Assurance: Review program criteria regularly to maintain and improve best practice standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate regularly with stakeholders across districts, provide status updates, and facilitate collaboration to ensure statewide consistency.
• Budget Oversight: Assist in developing, approving, and monitoring program budgets and expenditures.
• Leadership & Expertise: Serve as the statewide SME for traffic monitoring, representing ITD in meetings, work groups, and conferences.
• Public Speaking: Deliver presentations to the Idaho Transportation Board and other external agencies regarding traffic monitoring program developments and progress.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Ten employees report to this position, which requires being able to manage the roles and responsibilities of both office and field personnel.
• Public Outreach: Work with local jurisdictions and the public, * Evaluating and disseminating information to various stakeholders
• Reviewing and implementing commission, state, and federal laws governing industry to ensure compliance
• Conducting fact-finding interviews and interpreting statistical and narrative data
• Preparing oral and written reports on the findings and recommendations of studies
• Using spreadsheet software (such as Excel, Statistica, SPSS, SAS) to perform data analysis and generate reports
• Using data warehouse query tools (such as Business Objects or Micro Strategies) to access and analyze data
• Making oral presentations
• Providing expert testimony before a Commission or legal proceeding
• Analyzing administrative processes and IT architectural design
• Identifying and resolving complex system-related problems for end users and vendors

Some knowledge of:

• Budget practices (cost/benefit analysis and budget setting)

Good knowledge of:

• Survey methods and basic statistics used to collect and interpret data
• Applying project management principles to plan, implement, and administer industry projects

Considerable knowledge:

• Records Management and Facilities Management Programs
• Maintaining a risk register and risk management plans

Experience:

• Providing technical expertise or managing a major program.

Some knowledge of:

• Management practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION SPECIALTIES (MQ Specialties)

Experience:

• Analyzing data and preparing written reports about findings
• Writing technical reports
• Developing and presenting training programs
• Supervising staff, * Proven experience in traffic monitoring and/or data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs and coordinate across multiple teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with public speaking and training development.
• Knowledge of current transportation technologies, strategic planning, and quality assurance practices.

Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays