Enterprise Program Manager Executive

Job Title: Enterprise Program Manager Executive

Location: Hybrid Columbia South Carolina (3 days remote 2 days onsite)
Duration: 12 months (extension possible)
Residency Requirement: Candidate must be a current South Carolina resident (no relocation allowed)
Interview Process: 2 rounds virtual

An experienced Enterprise Program Manager is needed to lead the implementation of a modern integrated Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). This initiative will replace multiple legacy and end-of-life systems modernize asset-related processes and improve data sharing and analytics across critical operational areas.

The Program Manager will oversee a multi-phased enterprise-wide program driving alignment between business objectives technical capabilities and implementation milestones. This role requires proven expertise in large-scale enterprise system modernization stakeholder engagement and integration across public sector or transportation environments.

Program Leadership & Oversight

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of the EAMS program including stakeholder engagement vendor coordination deployment and post-implementation support.

• Oversee multiple workstreams spanning Pavement Maintenance Fleet Traffic ROW GIS and more.

• Ensure project deliverables meet requirements timelines and quality standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business units IT leads engineers system owners and executive sponsors.

• Facilitate workshops requirement sessions and progress reviews.

Strategic Planning & Integration

• Develop and manage program roadmaps implementation schedules and resource allocation.

• Ensure seamless integration with existing systems such as RIMS BrM/BrR GIS/LRS SAP P2S and SharePoint.

Process Modernization & Governance

• Refine and standardize asset management processes to align with EAMS capabilities.

• Promote automation data-driven decision-making and compliance with governance requirements.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify and mitigate program risks.

• Drive change management efforts to ensure user adoption training and smooth operational transition.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Oversee consultants and solution providers ensuring contract compliance and timely delivery.

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Engineering Business/Public Administration or related field ( Masters preferred).

• PMP PgMP or equivalent program management certification.

• 8 years managing large-scale IT or enterprise system programs.

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in public sector transportation or infrastructure domains.

• 5 years with asset management systems and business process transformation.

• 5 years experience in legacy system modernization and integration (ERP GIS asset tracking).

• Strong knowledge of technologies such as SharePoint ESRI GIS SQL-based systems.

• Exceptional communication documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• ITIL Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or similar process improvement certification.

• Familiarity with federal/state transportation systems FHWA reporting and compliance.

• Prior experience with DOT systems or agencies.

• Proven track record managing multi-system integration efforts involving transportation asset LRS and GIS platforms.

The EAMS Program will integrate across multiple domains including:

• Pavement Management

• Fleet Facilities and Maintenance

• Asset Trade-Off & Performance Analysis

• Stormwater Sidewalks Guardrails Vegetation Debris Management

• Traffic Signals & ITS

• GIS & Linear Referencing System (LRS)

• Permitting & Work Request Portals