ph3Program Manager /h3pAzienda : The City Of San Diego /ppTipo Lavoro : Tempo pieno Italy /ph3Descrizione Lavoro - Program Manager /h3pbJob Req ID /b:953 /ppbDivision /b:Finance, Admin and IT /ppbSalary Range /b:184,205.00to184,205.00 /ppbJob Type /b: Unclassified /ppbBusiness Area /b:Transportation /ppbPersonnel Area /b:Transportation /ppbClosing Date /b:09/11/2026 /ppThe Transportation Department is seeking a Program Manager to join the Finance, Information Technology and Support Services Division. As a key member of the Department’s Executive Management Team, the Program Manager will report directly to the Division’s Deputy Director and provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Department’s financial management functions. /ppThe Program Manager will oversee the development, administration, monitoring, forecasting, and analysis of the Department’s operating and capital budgets and five-year financial outlooks. The position will lead a team of approximately 20 fiscal and administrative staff and will be responsible for establishing priorities, strengthening financial controls and accountability, and ensuring critical financial deliverables are accurate, consistent, and completed within established deadlines. /ppWorking closely with the Deputy Director and Department leadership, the Program Manager will provide strategic financial guidance, identify and address emerging fiscal issues, and support informed decision-making across the Department. The position will also collaborate with managers, supervisors, and staff throughout the Division to improve business processes, strengthen coordination and accountability, and promote the timely and effective delivery of financial and administrative services. /ppThere is currently one Program Manager vacancy; however, this recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies that arise in the future. This is an on-site position based at City facilities located at 2781 Caminito Chollas and 8525/8575 Gibbs Drive. /ph3Key Areas of Responsibility: /h3ulliLeads, plans, coordinates, and oversees the development and administration of the Transportation Department’s annual operating and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budgets, including a $299+ million operating budget and $490+ million CIP budget, as well as annual and mid-year budget submissions. Ensure financial deliverables are accurate, complete, appropriately reviewed, and submitted within established deadlines. /liliProvides Department-wide leadership for budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting, including analysis and projection of expenditures, revenues, staffing, funding requirements, and financial commitments. Identifies emerging financial issues, material variances, funding gaps, and risks and recommends or directs appropriate corrective actions. /liliServes as a primary liaison with the Department of Finance on budgetary and financial matters, coordinating assignments, deadlines, responses, budget and fund adjustments, and required submissions; communicating Citywide requirements; resolving issues; and ensuring timely and accurate completion of deliverables. /liliCoordinates development of the Department’s Five-Year Financial Outlook and Five-Year Capital Infrastructure Planning Outlook, providing long-range analysis of projected expenditures, revenues, capital needs, funding availability, and financial risks to support executive decision-making and long-term planning. /liliProvides strategic oversight of operating and CIP financial management, including expenditure and revenue monitoring, financial projections, budget and expenditure adjustments, funding strategies, special revenue funds, and the alignment of positions, budgets, funding sources, cost centers, and organizational structures. /liliEstablishes and maintains financial controls, reporting standards, and quality-assurance processes to ensure the integrity of financial information, appropriate stewardship of Department resources, and compliance with applicable fiscal requirements. /liliProvides financial guidance and strategic support to Department leadership, program managers, and project managers regarding budget availability, funding restrictions, expenditure eligibility, financial controls, and other fiscal requirements. /liliProvides management oversight of assigned functions and staff and cross-functional leadership throughout the Finance, Information Technology and Support Services Division,



establishing priorities and performance expectations, developing staff, and coordinating assignments, deadlines, deliverables, and special projects. /liliConducts and directs complex financial, operational, and management analyses and develops executive-level reports, recommendations, and presentations. Evaluates business processes and organizational needs and recommends and implements improvements to policies, procedures, internal controls, and business practices. /liliRepresents the Transportation Department on financial and budgetary matters and leads complex Department-wide financial initiatives and special projects, including briefings and presentations to executive management, the Department of Finance, City Council and Council committees, other City departments, governmental agencies, and external stakeholders, as requested. /li /ulh3Minimum Qualifications: /h3ulliBachelor’s degree in business administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; and /liliA minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional management and/or supervisory experience in finance, budgeting, financial management, public administration, or a closely related field, including experience working in a complex, dynamic organization with a large and diverse workforce. /liliAny combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered qualifying. /li /ulh3Desirable Qualifications: /h3ulliThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: /liliExtensive experience in the development, administration, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting of complex operating and capital budgets, including identifying financial risks, analyzing variances, and developing recommendations and corrective actions. /liliStrong knowledge of governmental budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls, including experience managing multiple funding sources with varying expenditure eligibility, reporting, and compliance requirements. /liliDemonstrated ability to manage complex financial deliverables and competing priorities under demanding deadlines, including coordinating assignments across multiple teams, establishing clear expectations and timelines, monitoring progress, and ensuring accurate and timely completion of work. /liliStrong financial, quantitative, and business analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends and financial impacts, develop forecasts and scenarios, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for executive decision-making. /liliExperience with financial management systems, such as SAP or equivalent, as well as data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools used to support financial management and decision-making. /liliExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial and technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including executive management, elected officials, other City departments, external stakeholders, and members of the public. /liliStrong business and political acumen, judgment, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to navigate complex organizational issues, develop effective working relationships, build consensus, and collaborate across organizational and functional boundaries. /liliProven experience leading and managing professional, technical, and analytical staff, including establishing expectations and accountability, managing performance, effectively delegating work, resolving issues, and mentoring and developing high-performing teams. /liliA strategic, proactive, and solutions-oriented management approach, with the ability to understand how financial and operational details affect broader Department priorities and the initiative, adaptability, and sense of urgency necessary to succeed in a high-demand, high-performance environment. /liliDemonstrated integrity, sound professional judgment,



and commitment to ethical stewardship of public resources, an inclusive and respectful workplace, and public service, with an understanding of the financial and administrative needs of a large, complex operating department. /li /ulh3The Department: /h3pThe Transportation Department is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, streetlights, and traffic signals, and engineering of multimodal transportation systems; managing the Utilities Undergrounding Program; and management and coordination of resurfacing and utility work within the public right-of-way. The Department manages large capital operations and receives a high volume of customer service requests with the most publicly-visible “essential” infrastructure across the City. /ppThe Department is comprised of nearly 550 staff and five distinct Divisions: Right of Way Management; Street; Engineering, Asset Management, Parking; Fiscal, Admirative, and Information Technology; and Business Operations. The annual budget as adopted for Fiscal Year 2026 is $200M+ for operations and $480M+ for capital improvements; the Department manages $250M+ in grant awards and active grant projects. /ph3The City: /h3pWith more than 1.4 million residents, the City of San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. The City of San Diego’s strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego has something to offer for everyone. /ppThe City’s Mission, as stated in the Strategic Plan is “Every day we serve our communities to make San Diego not just a fine city, but a great City.” The City’s Vision is "Opportunity in every neighborhood, excellent service for every San Diegan". /ppAs one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego employs nearly 13,000 highly dedicated employees and has a combined Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budget of approximately $6.42 billion. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be found on the City’s website . /ph3Benefits: /h3pThe City offers a robust benefits package that includes: /pulliDefined retirement plan , including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.). /liliA wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver. /lili11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year. /liliApproximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service. /liliUp to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year. /liliUp to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child. /liliUp to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year. /liliTuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities. /liliFree transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services). /liliAccess to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate. /liliReduced-rate fitness center memberships. /liliCity-paid life insurance. /li /ulpFor additional details, please review the Benefits Summary for Unclassified Employees (Download PDF reader) or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at . /ph3Pre-Employment Requirements and Screening Process: /h3pEmployment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position. All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins. Please refer to the City’s pre-employment requirements and screening process webpage for additional information. Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. /ppResumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. /ppThe City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously support diversity in the workplace. /ph3Informazioni sull'azienda /h3pThe City Of San Diego /ppThe official website of the City of San Diego. /ppLeggi di più sull'azienda /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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