Deputy Program Director

STV is seeking a Deputy Program Director (DPD) - Florida's Turnpike Enterprise Transportation Operations Program Management Office (PMO)

Role Summary

• Serve as STV's Deputy Program Director for the Transportation Operations division, based at the Pompano Operations Center.
• Report to Principal in Charge on behalf of STV and to the FTE Program Director within the PMO.
• Provide direct oversight of the Program Controls group, the Materials Office, and the Innovation, Technology & Data Management (ITDM) group.
• Coordinate across all FTE Transportation Operations functional delivery areas, including Construction, Roadway Maintenance, Traffic Operations/ITS, and Facilities & Telecommunications, managed by other General Engineering Consultant (GEC) firms to ensure successful operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight: Manage and direct Program Controls, Materials, and ITDM group managers to ensure effective delivery of PMO services.
• Financial & Contract Management: Lead budgeting, invoicing, forecasting, earned value tracking, and financial reporting for STV within the PMO.
• Team Management: Supervise group managers, oversee workload allocation, support personnel onboarding, and promote strong collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams.
• Technology & Data Systems: Guide ITDM to build enterprise dashboards, PMO systems, and data solutions to improve operations and reporting.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Ensure alignment with Construction, Maintenance, Traffic Ops/ITS, and Facilities/Telecommunications groups.
• Special Initiatives: Lead assignments and change management initiatives from FTE leadership to successful implementation.
• Fleet & Operational Support: Support fleet and field operations.

Required Skills

• Highly organized administrator with proven ability to manage complex program portfolios.
• Strong people leader who can manage personalities at all organizational levels and "manage the managers."
• Excellent strategic thinker and problem solver who can develop solutions and drive implementation.
• Skilled at stakeholder and personality management across multi-disciplinary, multi-firm teams.
• Able to foster collaboration and positive team culture.
• Comfortable learning new systems and approaches, particularly in technology and data management.

Experience Required

• 15+ years of experience in program/project management within transportation or infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience with construction industry operations, including direct interaction with construction contractors.
• Familiarity with Construction PMIS methodologies and ability to lead technology solutions development (even if current systems are not yet deployed).
• Background working with/for government agencies.
• Experience overseeing project controls (cost/schedule) and technology/data initiatives desirable.

Position Requirements

• Location: Based at Pompano Operations Center, with travel across Florida's Turnpike system as needed.
• Education: Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Certifications: None required, though PMP, PE, CCM, or related credentials are advantageous.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with FTE staff and other GEC firms in a dynamic, multi-firm PMO environment.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.