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Assistant Director of Program Management
Port of Long Beach, CA
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Posted: 16-Apr-26
Location: Long Beach, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $174,568 - $244,396 DOE/DOQ
Categories:
Engineering
Management
Operations
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Employer: Port of Long Beach, CA
Salary DOE/DOQ: $174,568 - $244,396
The Port of Long Beach, CA (Port) is seeking a strategic and operationally focused Assistant Director of Program Management to help lead one of the most complex and high-impact capital programs in the nation. Reporting directly to the Director of Program Management, this role serves as the second-in-command of a division responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of infrastructure projects that support global trade, advance environmental sustainability, and strengthen the Port’s long-term competitiveness. The Assistant Director will play a critical leadership role in driving execution, ensuring consistency and quality across a large and active project portfolio, and partnering across the organization to deliver results in a highly dynamic environment. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced infrastructure leader who excels at managing complexity, influencing across a diverse organization, and translating vision into action.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: An annual salary of $174,568 - $244,396 DOE/DOQ, plus a generous benefits package.
CANDIDATE CONNECT (Information Session): To learn more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our voluntary virtual information session on April 22, 2026 @ 5:00 pm PDT via MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera.
First round of phone interviews are tentatively scheduled between April 20 and May 18, 2026. Second round of virtual interviews are scheduIed for May 28, 2026. Third round of in-person interviews are scheduled for June 11, 2026. Candidates must be available for all interview dates.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
Licenses: Registration as a Professional Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer in California is required upon first day of employment in the role. California Driver’s License.
Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible engineering experience working with Port/Harbor, transportation, or related projects of similar scale and complexity in a supervisory capacity with direct reports. This experience must have been attained after successful graduation with a degree in civil engineering or closely related field OR after passing the Professional Engineers (P.E.) examination. Minimum of three years of experience in the direct supervision of at least two registered professional engineers (oversight of consultants boes not fulfill this requirement).
DESIRED
Education: Master’s degree
Certifications: Program or Project Management Professional (PgMP or PMP), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), or Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP).
The Harbor Department, also referred to as the Port of Long Beach (Port), was established as an independent department of the City of Long Beach in 1925 as the Harbor Department, separately governed by a five-member Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board). These commissioners are appointed by the City of Long Beach’s Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, with the responsibility of setting policy and guiding the strategic direction of the Port. The Board also appoints the Port’s Chief Executive Officer, who oversees day-to-day operations and leads an award-winning executive team. The Port is a global leader in green port initiatives and top-notch customer service, moving cargo with reliability, speed and efficiency.
Operating entirely on revenue generated from its operations and grants, the Port is not funded by taxes or the City’s General Fund. As the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade, the Port handles trade valued at more than $300B annually and supports 2.7M jobs across the United States, including 716k in Southern California. In 2026, the Board appointed a new CEO, and the Port is updating its game plan towards a new 2050 vision to double cargo volume to 20M TEU. ...In 2025, the Port celebrated “20 Years of Leading Green,” marking two decades of its landmark Green Port Policy that has dramatically reduced environmental impacts from operations. In 2025, industry leaders named Long Beach “The Best West Coast Seaport in North America” for the seventh consecutive year. During the next 10 years, the Port is planning $3.3B in capital improvements aimed at enhancing capacity, competitiveness and environmental sustainability.
