Enterprise Program Manager - Executive

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and support the implementation of a modern integrated Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). This effort will replace multiple legacy and end-of-life systems streamline asset-related processes and improve data sharing and analytics across critical operational domains.

The Program Manager will be responsible for planning coordinating and overseeing a multi-phased program that spans various departments and technologies. This role demands strong leadership cross-functional coordination and deep experience in enterprise system modernization and integration especially in transportation or public sector environments.

• Lead the EAMS program implementation including stakeholder involvement vendor coordination deployment and post-implementation support.
• Manage multiple workstreams supporting core functional areas including Pavement Maintenance Fleet Traffic ROW GIS and others.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives technical capabilities and implementation milestones.
• Ensure project deliverables meet project requirements and deadlines

• Engage regularly with the business unit system owners IT leads engineers and executive sponsors across SCDOT.
• Facilitate workshops interviews and reviews to validate requirements report progress and gather feedback.

• Develop and maintain program roadmaps implementation timelines and resource plans.
• Ensure smooth integration with existing systems such as RIMS BrM/BrR GIS/LRS SCEIS (SAP) P2S SharePoint and more.

• Collaborate with departments to refine asset management processes and align with EAMS capabilities.
• Promote standardization automation and data-driven decision-making across asset types.

• Identify assess and manage risks throughout the program.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption training and operational transition.

• Manage external consultants and solution providers to ensure contract compliance and timely delivery.

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Engineering Public Administration or Business Administration (Masters preferred).
• PMP PgMP or equivalent project/program management certification.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in managing large-scale IT or enterprise system programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams in public sector transportation or infrastructure domains.
• 5 years experience of asset management systems and business process transformation.
• 5 years Experience with legacy system modernization and integration of ERP GIS and asset tracking systems.
• Working knowledge of technologies such as SharePoint ESRI GIS and SQL-based systems.
• Exceptional communication documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• ITIL Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or related process improvement certifications.
• Familiarity with federal/state transportation systems data reporting and FHWA compliance.
• Prior experience with SCDOT systems or similar DOT agencies is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multi-system integration efforts preferably involving Transportation asset LRS and GIS platforms.

The EAMS Program will support and integrate across multiple domains including but not limited to:

• Pavement Management
• Fleet Facilities and Maintenance
• Asset Trade-Off & Performance Analysis
• Stormwater Sidewalks Guardrails Vegetation and Debris Management
• Traffic Signals and ITS
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Linear Referencing System (LRS)
• Permitting and Work Request Portals

Reports to: Director Project Management Office