Program Manager

Program Manager Azienda : The City Of San Diego
Tipo Lavoro : Full Time Italy
Descrizione Lavoro - Program Manager Job Req ID :953
Division :Finance, Admin and IT
Salary Range :184,205.00to184,205.00
Job Type : Unclassified
Business Area :Transportation
Personnel Area :Transportation
Closing Date :09/11/2026
The 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.
The 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.
Working 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.
There 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.
Key Areas of Responsibility: Leads, 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.
Provides 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.
Serves 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.
Coordinates 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.
Provides 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.
Establishes 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.
Provides 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.
Provides 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.
Conducts 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.
Represents the Transportation Department on financial and budgetary matters and leads complex Department-wi