Senior ITS Program Manager - Transportation Tech & Strategy

ICF; United States; Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Manager to lead ITS programs for government clients, with a flexible location preference for the Washington DC area. The role requires directing projects, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with PMBOK standards across multiple disciplines.

The position emphasizes leadership, client management, and strategic planning to advance transportation technology initiatives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex transportation or related programs for government agencies.
• Experience overseeing ITS systems engineering, architecture, standards, automation, connectivity, data, or cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of ITS consulting projects.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation to maintain schedule, budget, and performance.
• Ensure PM practices align with PMBOK across ITS team.
• Meet contractual, agency, and federal requirements.
• Build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead proposals and business development activities.
• Shape program strategy in response to evolving technology and client needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PMBOK

Job description

ICF is seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Manager to lead ITS programs for government clients, with a flexible location preference for the Washington DC area. The role requires directing projects, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with PMBOK standards across multiple disciplines.

The position emphasizes leadership, client management, and strategic planning to advance transportation technology initiatives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.