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NEOGOV · 2 hours ago

Manager of Landside Operations

The Port of Portland is hiring a Manager of Landside Operations to lead and evolve their Landside Operations. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of passengers and goods across airport roadways and ensuring a seamless customer experience while managing critical teams and capital projects.

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Responsibilities

Manage all Port-owned public roadways, pedestrian pathways, and traffic control systems to ensure safe, continuous access to the airport
Monitor traffic trends and conditions, identify safety and operational risks, and serve as the subject-matter expert on landside access and public transportation issues
Lead and supervise the Parking Enforcement Agent (PEA) team, setting priorities, schedules, and policies to support safe and effective roadway and pedestrian operations
Ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including grievance management, labor-management collaboration, and participation in negotiations
Work closely with internal partners (Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, Police, Fire, Airport Operations, and others) to address roadway impacts, hazards, and access disruptions
Communicate with airport stakeholders during irregular operations, construction activity, or access-related events
Support multi-million-dollar capital projects related to airport access and represent operational needs in construction planning
Serve as approval authority for activities in terminal frontage and access areas, ensuring impacts are identified, managed, and clearly communicated
Manage the annual budget and overtime planning for Landside Operations
Manage the PDX Tow Program and represent the Port of Portland on the City of Portland’s Tow Board
Rotate as delegate for senior leadership during irregular or emergency operations, making decisions and maintaining communication with airport leadership

Qualification

Airport operations experienceLabor relations knowledgeBudget managementTraffic control systemsPublic safety regulationsTeam leadershipCustomer service focusEmergency managementTeam developmentStakeholder coordinationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsNegotiation skillsProject management

Required

At least three (3) years of experience in airport operations, transportation, or roadway systems: demonstrated experience managing represented employees in a dynamic, customer-focused environment
working knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and airport ordinances
Or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree – Business, Airport Operations, or a related field. (Additional relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement.)
Valid Driver's License
Successful clearance of a pre-employment background check (Red Badge)

Preferred

Certification from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

Benefits

Highly-subsidized healthcare plans
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement program
Pre-tax spending accounts
Voluntary term life insurance
Deferred compensation plan
Critical illness and accident insurance policies
Award-winning wellness program
Mental health services
Discounts on local gyms
Pet insurance for companions
Generous vacation time
Sick leave that never expires
8 weeks of paid parental leave
10 paid holidays
Opportunity to convert sick leave to personal leave
Convert vacation leave to either cash, a retirement plan contribution, or a contribution to a Health Savings Account

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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