ITS Project Manager

ITS Project Manager Intelligent Transportation Systems

Clearance: Public Trust eligibility required

We are seeking an experienced ITS Project Manager to lead complex transportation technology projects focused on connected systems, automation, and advanced traffic operations. This role combines project leadership, technical oversight, and stakeholder engagement to deliver innovative transportation solutions from concept through deployment.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams delivering intelligent transportation and mobility projects, including connected and automated systems, communications infrastructure, and advanced traffic management technologies. The role requires strong project management skills, technical understanding of ITS systems, and the ability to work across public-sector stakeholders and private partners.

• Lead ITS projects from initiation through delivery, managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk

• Supervise and mentor cross-functional technical teams

• Oversee deployment and integration of connected, automated, and traffic management technologies

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, partners, and stakeholders

• Develop and execute strategies for outreach, communications, and technology transfer

• Collaborate with engineers and architects to define system requirements and technical approaches

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and cybersecurity best practices

• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, reports, and presentations

• Support business development activities, including proposal development and client engagement

• Identify project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure quality across deliverables

• Participate in professional working groups and communities of practice to support technology adoption

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Transportation, or a related field

• 7 years of experience in transportation technology or related domains

• 3 years of experience in project management or technical leadership

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder technical projects

• Strong understanding of ITS architectures, connected systems, or mobility technologies

• Experience with systems engineering concepts and solution architecture

• Experience supporting business development or proposal efforts

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Jira or similar)

• Ability to work independently in a hybrid/remote environment

• Willingness to travel up to 50%

• Eligibility for a Public Trust clearance and authorization to work in the U.S.

• Master s degree or PhD in a relevant field

• PMP, PE, or similar professional certification

• Experience with connected and automated systems or large-scale ITS deployments

• Familiarity with traffic simulation tools or modeling environments

• Exposure to cloud-based systems, edge computing, or AI/ML applications

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for distributed systems

• Established relationships with public-sector or industry stakeholders

• Experience transitioning technologies from pilot to operational deployment