Enterprise Program Manager - Executive

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

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business/Public Administration, or related field (Master's 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Program Areas Supported

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

***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen's client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.*** Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.