TDM Program Manager

Steer

Program Manager leading TMOs in Burbank and Glendale to promote sustainable transportation solutions. Supporting project work within Steer’s TDM team and collaborating with local communities.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,000 - $108,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Program Manager of TMOs in Burbank and Glendale.
Promote sustainable, shared and active transportation options in the region.
Support Steer’s TDM team with project work including direct employer engagement, TDM strategic planning, research and analysis, report writing.
Work from local TMO offices and Steer’s DTLA office with expected in office attendance of at least 3 days per week.
Responsible for managing non-profit administration and working with the Boards of Directors to deliver relevant localized programming.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Implement the mission/purpose of the TMOs through the day-to-day operations of the organizations.
Assist Board of Directors to formulate TMO policies, procedures, and programs.
Represent and promote the TMOs and their programs in their local communities.
Prepare annual workplans, budgets, financial plans, and progress reports.
Support supervision, training, and performance of TMO staff.
Support other projects at Steer that require skills and experience related to outreach, program development, research and analysis, and report writing.
Assist individual TMO member organizations with development and implementation of relevant transportation services and programs, including parking management, transit, bicycling, carpooling, vanpooling, and hybrid working/teleworking.
Research and identify potential grant programs from Federal, State and regional agencies, including local partnerships that support the TMOs’ mission.
Implement the TMO marketing plan and develop annual updates.
Network with local employers, agencies, and institutions to raise awareness of the TMO.
Use motivational and engagement strategies to entice potential TMO members to participate in TMO programs and to encourage employees to try sustainable travel options.
Deliver presentations and represent the TMOs to potential members, public agency representatives, employee transportation coordinators, and employees.
Lead the planning and delivery of commuter information events (e.g. transportation fairs, meet-your-match gatherings, awareness days, bicycle week, etc.).
Assess transportation service needs of local businesses and commuters.
Engage with local and regional transportation planning organizations and committees, and regional and local officials, on transportation issues.
Act as a liaison between the public and private sectors in each community.
Support large employers with their obligations for reducing Average Vehicle Ridership (AVR) and Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) under the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Rule 2202.
Support employers and developers comply with each City’s TDM ordinance requirements, including conducting annual employee transportation surveys, preparing and updating TDM Plans, and implementing required trip reduction strategies.
Manage the day-to-day operation of the TMOs with the oversight of the Project Director.
Implement and maintain a system for tracking and monitoring progress, including reporting, that can be shared with the TMO Boards of Directors and stakeholder agencies.
Manage the preparation of TMO financial documents and monitor financial activities and programs.
Manage the planning and delivery of TMO board meetings, strategic planning meetings, and special meetings.
Maintain TMO membership databases.
Gather data to support positive impacts of TMO programming and the benefits of TMO membership.
Work alongside colleagues in Steer’s TDM team to conceptualize, develop, and deliver on new and existing client projects, including program and pilot delivery, strategic plans, policy analysis, and program evaluation.
Work directly with clients to present work and respond to feedback.
Manage time effectively to balance both TMO needs and additional project responsibilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
3% 401(k)/RRSP contribution
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous paid time off including vacation, public holidays, sick time, and volunteering days- up to 44 days (US) and 47 days (Canada) annually
Group Share Incentive Plan, providing employees with the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the firm
Commuter benefits (US)

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementreport writingbudget preparationfinancial planningdata analysisprogram developmenttransportation planninggrant writingTDM strategic planningperformance management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationnetworkingmotivational strategiesengagement strategiescollaborationpublic speakingorganizational skillstime managementcommunity outreach