Manager, Project Programming

Job overview

The Manager, Project Programming role is onsite in Houston, TX. Pay is $120,000–$140,000 annually. The manager supports the Houston-Galveston Area Council Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), serving a 13-county region of more than 7 million people. The role manages how regional transportation projects are solicited, evaluated, prioritized, funded, and advanced toward implementation. It strengthens coordination among transportation agencies and project sponsors while ensuring programming aligns with regional plans, available funding, and applicable federal and state requirements.

What you'll do

• Manage development, maintenance, and administration of the TIP
• lead development of a comprehensive TIP policy
• coordinate with TxDOT and regional partners
• ensure projects align with the Regional Transportation Plan, requirements, eligibility criteria, and funding
• oversee TIP documentation and committee materials
• monitor project funding and milestones
• supervise and develop staff
• provide technical guidance
• prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project programming manager

houston tx

houston-galveston area council

transportation planning

transportation improvement program

tip policy

regional transportation

funding allocation

txdot coordination

staff supervision

$120k–$140k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree in an applicable discipline and five years of related experience; transportation planning experience and a master’s degree are preferred.

About the employer

Houston-Galveston Area Council is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of General Economic Programs. Sector: 92.