Project Manager – Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) & Smart Mobility

Parsons; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Project Manager with extensive ITS and Smart Mobility experience to lead, expand, and deliver high-impact transportation technology projects across Texas and beyond. This full-time, hybrid role combines leadership, technical delivery, and business development to win and execute work.

Based in Texas, you will manage client relationships with state and local agencies, oversee multi-disciplinary teams, drive market growth, and shape the strategic direction of the ITS and Smart

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of related work experience.
• Previous project management experience on similar or related projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ITS and Smart Mobility projects from pursuit through implementation.
• Build and maintain relationships with state, regional, and local transportation agencies, municipalities, toll authorities, and other public-sector clients.
• Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities in Texas and beyond, including task orders, on-call contracts, and major pursuits.
• Develop strategies to expand market presence in ITS, connected infrastructure, traffic systems, transportation technology, and smart mobility solutions.
• Oversee technical teams delivering solutions related to traffic management systems, connected vehicle infrastructure, tolling, transit technology, communications networks, data systems, and emerging mobility technologies.
• Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and high performance.

Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Leadership

Transportation Systems

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Manager with extensive expertise in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Smart Mobility to lead, expand, and successfully deliver high-impact transportation technology projects across Texas and beyond. This is a full-time, hybrid position. This is a high-visibility leadership role for a doer-seller-entrepreneur—someone who can win work, do the work, and grow the work. The ideal candidate combines strong technical and project-delivery capabilities with business-development acumen, market presence, and a passion for shaping the future of mobility. This person will be based in Texas and serve as a key leader supporting clients and opportunities throughout the Texas market, while also contributing to strategic growth in other geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership – Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ITS and Smart Mobility projects from pursuit through implementation.
• Client Management – Build and maintain strong relationships with state, regional, and local transportation agencies, municipalities, toll authorities, and other public-sector clients.
• Business Development – Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities in Texas and beyond, including task orders, on-call contracts, and major pursuits.
• Market Growth – Develop and execute strategies to expand market presence in ITS, connected infrastructure, traffic systems, transportation technology, and smart mobility solutions.
• Technical Delivery – Oversee technical teams delivering solutions related to traffic management systems, connected vehicle infrastructure, tolling, transit technology, communications networks, data systems, and emerging mobility technologies.
• Team Leadership – Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and high performance.
• Strategic Planning – Help shape the growth strategy for the Texas ITS and Smart Mobility practice, including target clients, partnerships, and service offerings.
• Financial Management – Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, profitability, invoicing, and resource planning.
• Proposal Development – Lead or support proposal strategy, capture planning, technical approach development, presentations, and interviews.
• Industry Presence – Represent the firm in industry organizations, conferences, client meetings, and networking events to enhance visibility and credibility in the market.
• Market Knowledge – Strong understanding of the Texas transportation market, including agencies, procurement approaches, and funding environment.
• Travel – Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Texas, with additional travel outside the state as needed.

Education and Typical Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field.
• 10 years of related work experience is required.
• Previous project management experience on similar or related projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Is a doer who can lead delivery and execute complex projects.
• Is a seller who can develop trusted client relationships and win new work.
• Is an entrepreneur who sees opportunities, builds teams, and grows a business.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Understands how to turn technical excellence into market growth.
• Is motivated by the opportunity to help define their own success and growth trajectory.

Impact of the Role

• Help shape the future of transportation technology across Texas.
• Lead innovative ITS and Smart Mobility projects that improve safety, efficiency, and connectivity.
• Build strong client partnerships and expand strategic market presence.
• Determine your own growth by contributing to business development, delivery excellence, and team expansion.
• Play a key role in growing work in Texas and beyond.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity for a driven leader to make a significant impact in one of the most dynamic transportation markets in the country. If you are energized by the chance to win work, do work, and grow work, and want to help lead the expansion of an ITS and Smart Mobility practice in Texas.

Security Clearance Requirement

None

Salary Range

$125,100.00 - $225,200.00

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

Company Culture

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!

Imagine next and join the Parsons quest.

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future.

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