Regional Program Manager Jobs
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Serves as the Office of Public Transit's (OPT) primary regional representative and point of contact for assigned public transit providers, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), Councils of Governments (COGs), local governments, consultants, and other internal and external stakeholders at meetings, board meetings, planning meetings, workshops, conferences, and public outreach events. Provides program management, technical assistance, coordination, for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and state transit programs. Builds collaborative partnerships to facilitate successful planning, development, implementation, and administration of public transportation projects and services while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.
Regional Program Management and Customer Service Engagement - Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned transit agencies, MPOs, COGs, local governments, consultants, and other stakeholders regarding FTA and state transit programs. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships through regular communication, technical assistance, coordination, and problem resolution. Provides program guidance and serves as the OPT's regional representative at meetings, board meetings, planning meetings, workshops, conferences, and public outreach events. Coordinates with internal SCDOT offices to ensure timely and effective customer service.
Transit Planning, Project Development and Program Coordination - Coordinates planning, programming, and implementation of assigned transit programs and projects. Works collaboratively with transit agencies and providers, MPOs, COGs, local governments, consultants, and internal SCDOT offices to advance transit initiatives from planning through implementation. Coordinates the development, review, and maintenance of assigned transit agencies' projects within the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), ensuring project information is accurate, current, and consistent with Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs), FTA grant applications, project schedules, and applicable federal and state requirements. Reviews project scopes, assists with project development, coordinates project schedules and milestones, facilitates amendments and administrative modifications as necessary, and identifies and resolves issues that may impact project delivery. Represents the OPT on statewide planning initiatives, multidisciplinary project teams, and regional transportation coordination efforts.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant program experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
The physical demands for the essential functions includes sitting or standing at a desk for an extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside normal business hours.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Job Responsibilities
Serves as the Office of Public Transit's (OPT) primary regional representative and point of contact for assigned public transit providers, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), Councils of Governments (COGs), local governments, consultants, and other internal and external stakeholders at meetings, board meetings, planning meetings, workshops, conferences, and public outreach events. Provides program management, technical assistance, coordination, for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and state transit programs. Builds collaborative partnerships to facilitate successful planning, development, implementation, and administration of public transportation projects and services while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.
Regional Program Management and Customer Service Engagement - Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned transit agencies, MPOs, COGs, local governments, consultants, and other stakeholders regarding FTA and state transit programs. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships through regular communication, technical assistance, coordination, and problem resolution. Provides program guidance and serves as the OPT's regional representative at meetings, board meetings, planning meetings, workshops, conferences, and public outreach events. Coordinates with internal SCDOT offices to ensure timely and effective customer service.
Transit Planning, Project Development and Program Coordination - Coordinates planning, programming, and implementation of assigned transit programs and projects. Works collaboratively with transit agencies and providers, MPOs, COGs, local governments, consultants, and internal SCDOT offices to advance transit initiatives from planning through implementation. Coordinates the development, review, and maintenance of assigned transit agencies' projects within the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), ensuring project information is accurate, current, and consistent with Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs), FTA grant applications, project schedules, and applicable federal and state requirements. Reviews project scopes, assists with project development, coordinates project schedules and milestones, facilitates amendments and administrative modifications as necessary, and identifies and resolves issues that may impact project delivery. Represents the OPT on statewide planning initiatives, multidisciplinary project teams, and regional transportation coordination efforts.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and three (3) years of relevant program experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
The physical demands for the essential functions includes sitting or standing at a desk for an extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside normal business hours.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regional program manager jobs.
- Five or more years of program or project management experience across multiple sites or regions
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, grants, or operational costs at a program level
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Salesforce, Asana, or similar platforms
- Strong stakeholder communication skills across executive, partner, and frontline levels
- PMP certification or equivalent credential preferred for mid-level and senior roles
- Bachelor's degree in public health, business administration, social services, or a related field
Tips for Your Regional Program Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to program scope
Regional program manager roles are judged on scale. Quantify the number of sites, counties, or partners you managed, not just your duties. Hiring managers want to see how much geographic or operational territory you owned.
Highlight cross-functional stakeholder experience
These roles sit between frontline staff, executive leadership, and external partners. Your resume needs to show you've aligned groups with competing priorities, not just coordinated meetings or reported up the chain.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regional program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your application to the sector
A regional program manager in public health uses different language than one in tech or workforce development. Swap in sector-specific terminology from each job posting, especially around compliance frameworks, funding sources, and reporting structures.
Prepare a geographic complexity example
Interviewers for regional roles almost always ask how you managed inconsistency across locations. Prepare one concrete story where you standardized a process or resolved a performance gap in a site you couldn't visit regularly.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Regional program manager titles vary wildly in authority. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you control hiring, budget, and site-level decisions or only advisory influence. Scope determines long-term leverage more than the starting pay.
Regional Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regional program managers?
The companies hiring the most regional program managers right now include Clean Harbors, Google, and NextEra Energy, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, government contractors, and national nonprofits consistently account for the highest volume of regional program manager postings.
How many regional program manager jobs are remote?
About 85% of regional program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the nature of regional oversight means many roles require periodic travel to sites. Sub-areas like grant administration, program evaluation, and policy implementation tend to offer more remote flexibility than roles centered on direct service or facilities management.
How do you become a regional program manager?
Start by building direct program management experience at a single site or within one functional area, then take on cross-site or multi-team responsibilities to demonstrate you can operate at scale. Earning a project management credential strengthens your candidacy, and experience managing budgets or external partnerships accelerates the path. Most regional program manager roles expect you to arrive with both operational depth and evidence you've led through others.
Can you get a regional program manager job with limited experience?
Moving directly into a regional program manager role with no management experience is rare, but candidates coming from coordinator or specialist roles can accelerate their path by owning a high-visibility initiative, mentoring junior staff, or leading a cross-site project without the formal title. Some organizations, particularly in nonprofits and government, post associate or junior regional program manager roles that explicitly serve as a stepping stone. Framing your application around scope and results rather than years employed helps close the gap.
What does the regional program manager interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial screen with HR or a recruiter is followed by a competency-based interview with the hiring manager focused on how you've handled multi-site challenges, stakeholder conflicts, and performance gaps. A panel interview with cross-functional leaders or regional directors often follows, sometimes including a written case or presentation where you assess a program scenario and propose a course of action. References are checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to regional program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to regional program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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