Program Manager – Traffic Operations & Systems Engineering

Program Manager – Traffic Operations & Systems Engineering

Lynchburg, United States | Posted on 10/24/2025

Gov First is seeking to hire a Program Manager to support our engineering opportunities in Salem & Lynchburg, VA within the Transportation Operations Division
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Experience in at least one of the following areas: systems engineering, systems integration, software development, or traffic/transportation engineering.

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 Gov First 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 Gov First at local, regional, or statewide meetings, contribute to procedural documents, and conduct training as needed.

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and management of contract activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the client and Gov First staff, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
• Establish and implement procedures to meet contract requirements and performance standards.
• Commit Gov First 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.

• 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.

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

Gov First is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by law in employment.