Assistant Director of Program Management

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.

TO SEE THE FULL RECRUITMENT BROCHURE VISIT: https://irp.cdn-website.com/80f4e9b5/files/uploaded/Final+Brochure+POLB+ADPM+2026.pdf

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, you must submit a resume and cover letter by May 5, 2026, at: www.tristargovsolutions.com/careers

KEY DATES:

• 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.
• • To join audio only, call +1 323-451-1087
  • Phone Conference ID: 356 336 034#
  • To join the meeting visit: https://tinyurl.com/3ahe2amh
• INTERVIEWS:
  • First round of phone interviews are tentatively scheduled between April 20 and May 18, 2026. Second round of virtual interviews are scheduled for May 28, 2026. Third round of in-person interviews are scheduled for June 11, 2026. Candidates must be available for all interview dates.