Program Portfolio Manager

Programs Portfolio Manager

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens Bayou.

The Programs Portfolio Manager serves as a key leadership role within the Partnerships & Programs Division, reporting directly to the Division Director. This position oversees the strategic execution and operational management of major programs and special initiatives led by the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), including the Federal Projects Program, Frontier Program, SAFER Program, and other high-impact efforts. The Program Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team and consultants, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. Acting as a primary liaison between HCFCD and Local, County, State, and Federal partners, the Programs Portfolio Manager will drive collaboration, provide regular briefings to executive leadership, elected officials, and community stakeholders, and support the Chief Partnership and Programs Officer in division-wide oversight. This role demands a dynamic leader with strong program management expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to public service excellence.

Essential Functions and Duties :

• Define goals and directives for major initiatives, programs, and projects to ensure successful task execution.
• Serve as subject matter expert across assigned programs, maintaining comprehensive knowledge of projects and staff functions.
• Supervise in-house professionals and consultants throughout all project phases, from pre-planning to completion, ensuring regulatory compliance and funding adherence.
• Coordinate with internal staff and external consultants to meet program objectives under the guidance of the Executive Director, Chief Partnerships and Programs Officer, and Division Director.
• Monitor and manage program files, databases, and operations, activities, and expenditures documentation.
• Conduct compliance and performance monitoring of grant-funded projects and partnership activities.
• Identify and resolve schedule, budget, and performance issues proactively, mitigating risks before they impact program outcomes.
• Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals and permits are obtained and maintained throughout project lifecycles.
• Balance technical, functional, and legal requirements to meet program expectations within budget and timeline constraints.

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Additional Responsibilities and Duties :

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education : Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

Licensure : Valid Class C Texas Drivers License.

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities :

Note : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience : Five (5) years of verifiable experience in civil engineering-related work preferred. Experience with hydrologic, hydraulic, HEC Modeling, and / or civil engineering projects. Experience with GIS applications. Experience with AutoCAD software.

Licensure : Professional Engineer Registration (State of Texas).

General Information

Position Type, Salary : Regular | Full-Time. Salary : To be discussed at interview. Location : Brookhollow | 9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure :

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.