AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators) · 18 hours ago
Program Director, NMVTIS
Arlington, VA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expAAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators) is responsible for the development and operation of the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS). The Program Director will oversee the strategic direction and performance of NMVTIS, ensuring stakeholder value and compliance while managing relationships with various jurisdictions and federal partners.
Information TechnologyPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Develop the long-term vision for program areas in collaboration with VP, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and adaptation to industry changes
Lead strategic planning across divisions and coordinate with executive leadership
Support the Vehicle Committee by presenting program information, recommendations, and strategic initiatives to inform committee decision-making and obtain approval on key program matters
Define program priorities and establish program governance frameworks, recommending major program investments to VP for approval
Conduct executive-level analysis of market trends, competition, regulations, and technology to guide program direction
Maintain compliance with federal requirements and coordinate with Department of Justice (DOJ) as the federal oversight body for NMVTIS
Identify and recommend major opportunities for program growth, innovation, and improvement to VP
Build strong relationships with state and federal agencies, industry partners, data providers, and regulatory bodies
Develop communication strategies that align stakeholders with organizational priorities
Serve as primary liaison to the DOJ and other federal oversight bodies, coordinating with VP on policy matters and federal compliance issues
Build and maintain relationships with state motor vehicle administrators, agency directors, and senior government officials
Cultivate partnerships with industry associations, law enforcement leadership, insurance executives, and major data providers
Represent the organization at national conferences and associated forums
Lead stakeholder engagement strategies and manage stakeholder issues, escalating high-impact matters to VP
Develop strategies to promote program expansion and federal compliance for VP approval
Serve as product owner for NMVTIS, accountable for system outcomes, data quality, stakeholder satisfaction, and program compliance
Define system requirements and prioritize the product backlog, balancing stakeholder needs, federal mandates, technical feasibility, and resource constraints
Monitor NMVTIS performance including system availability, transaction volumes, data accuracy, and user experience
Collaborate with the IT division on technical architecture decisions, system releases, major upgrades, and infrastructure initiatives
Provide executive oversight of program delivery across multiple programs, delegating day-to-day operations to Program Manager(s)
Supervise Program Manager(s) and senior staff, setting strategic direction, performance expectations, annual goals and objectives, managing performance, and providing mentorship
Review major program decisions, milestone achievements, and budgets, escalating critical decisions to VP for approval
Conduct reviews of critical initiatives and recommend go/no-go decisions to VP for final approval
Set standards and best practices for consistent program execution
Provide executive direction to cross-functional teams across IT, finance, communications, policy, legal and external partners
Manage program-level risks and issues, escalating strategic risks to VP as appropriate
Lead budget planning and financial strategy for program areas, aligning funding with priorities
Build financial plans that include staffing, technology, vendors, and operations
Conduct cost-benefit analyses for major initiatives and investments
Monitor financial performance with regular reporting and forecasting
Manage budget decisions and adjustments, escalating significant changes to VP
Review major financial commitments and contract negotiations, recommending approval to VP
Evaluate and recommend improvements to revenue models and fee structures to ensure program sustainability
Develop business cases for new programs, service expansion, and technology improvements for VP review and approval
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from an accredited institution, preferably in computer science or business administration, or equivalent professional experience, including experience managing personnel, and serving as product owner for complex, multi-stakeholder IT systems with strong understanding of system operations, data management, and ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams on architecture and implementation decisions. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree
Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience with minimum five years (5) of program management experience with demonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
Ability to contribute to executive level strategy discussions to develop the long-term vision for supporting members
Proven track record of managing multiple projects at the same time
Understand emerging and applicable technologies
Ability to create and manipulate project deliverables, technical documents and presentations using the MS Office Suite
Strong strategic thinking abilities with experience developing multi-year strategic plans
Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling
Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into actionable strategies and plans
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with external stakeholders
Strong financial management skills including budget development, financial analysis
Strong leadership as well as verbal and written communication skills
Develop and organize sessions for conferences; identify topics, session approaches, and speakers. Prepare needed materials
Ability to represent the organization on a national and international level
Experience managing and developing staff
Ability to travel frequently
This position can be a remote work environment anywhere in North America, requiring the employee to be disciplined and able to work independently and effectively manage a remote workforce
Company
AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators)
The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization developing model programs in motor vehicle administration, law enforcement and highway safety.
201-500 employees
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