Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Manager

ICF International; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF International is seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Manager to lead and evaluate programs for transportation agencies. The role requires directing cross-functional teams across transportation, communications, training, cybersecurity, and digital modernization.

The incumbent will shape program strategy, oversee client relations, and lead business development activities while ensuring compliance with contractual and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex transportation, technology, research, or related programs for government agencies.
• Knowledge or experience overseeing ITS systems engineering, architecture, standards, automation, connectivity, data, cybersecurity, or related transportation technologies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of ITS consulting projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality products and services.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule, budget, and performance objectives.
• Ensure standardized project management practices within the ITS team per PMBOK.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Manager

Location: The position location is flexible, with a preference for the Washington DC metro area. Both remote work and location in one of ICF's Washington DC offices are possible.

About ICF

ICF's transportation group works with clients to support effective transportation planning and program implementation, drawing on deep expertise in policy, technology, systems operations, data analytics, environmental and energy issues, resiliency, and communications. Our work includes strategic planning, research, advanced technology evaluation and deployment, outreach, and training for federal, state, and local governments.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Manager. The Program Manager serves as a senior leader responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating programs that support the mission and strategic priorities of transportation agencies. The Program Manager will work collaboratively across various ICF business units including transportation, communications, training, cybersecurity, and digital modernization.

Job Duties

• Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of ITS consulting projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality products and services.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule, budget, and performance objectives.
• Ensure standardized project management practices within the ITS team consistent with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Ensure program activities meet applicable contractual, agency, and federal requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead and support proposal and business development activities.
• Help shape program strategy in response to evolving transportation technologies, policies, and client needs.

Required Experience and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex transportation, technology, research, or related programs for government agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience overseeing work involving ITS systems engineering, architecture, standards, automation, connectivity, data, cybersecurity, or other emerging transportation technologies.

Desired Experience and Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Proven multi-project / multi-disciplinary management experience in leading teams and projects, ideally in the areas of vehicle automation and connectivity, transportation system operations, and/or emerging mobility planning, pilots and deployment
• Strong written, verbal, client management, and leadership skills.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.