Statewide Traffic Management Center (SwTMC) and Geofenced Hazard Notification (GHN) Program Dir[...]

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 101,860 - 172,272; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums 100% paid

Tuition Assistance

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Program Director for the Statewide Traffic Management Center and Geofenced Hazard Notification Program. This leadership role focuses on innovative technologies to improve traffic safety across Texas.

You will oversee complex operations, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and drive advancements in transportation infrastructure and technology. Benefits include retirement plans, flexible work schedules, and support for work-life balance,

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing complex statewide programs and traffic operations.
• Strong knowledge of connected vehicle technologies and digital infrastructure.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across multiple organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for statewide traffic operations.
• Oversee the integration of innovative technology into traffic systems.
• Direct statewide traffic operations and incident management.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Project management

AI technologies

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer License

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description - Statewide Traffic Management Center (SwTMC) and Geofenced Hazard Notification (GHN) Program Director-Traffic Safety Division (2601827)

Job Description

Statewide Traffic Management Center (SwTMC) and Geofenced Hazard Notification (GHN) Program Director-Traffic Safety Division - ( 2601827 )

Position Information

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation operations and leveraging emerging technologies to improve safety, mobility, and reliability across Texas? Do you enjoy leading complex statewide programs, building strategic partnerships, and driving innovation that delivers measurable results?

TxDOT's Traffic Management Section is seeking a Statewide Traffic Management Center (SwTMC) and Geofenced Hazard Notification (GHN) Program Director to provide executive leadership for statewide traffic operations and advanced transportation technology initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the Statewide Traffic Management Center, lead the GHN program, and champion the integration of innovative solutions -including connected vehicle technologies, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital infrastructure --to enhance transportation system performance across Texas. You will collaborate with districts, divisions, MPOs, FHWA, industry partners, and research institutions to advance TxDOT's vision for a safer, smarter, and more connected transportation network.

Minimum Salary

101,860.00

Maximum Salary

172,272.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Provides leadership, strategic direction, and enterprise-level oversight for statewide Traffic Management Center (SwTMC) operations and the Geofenced Hazard Notification (GHN) program. Oversees integration of operations, advanced technologies, and data-driven practices to enhance mobility, safety, system reliability, and operational efficiency across Texas. Reports to the Traffic Management Section Director. Work requires contact with governmental officials, private entities and contractors. Serves as executive liaison with districts, divisions, MPOs, FHWA, and external partners. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

• Confers with Administration, D/D/O management, customers and partners to communicate ITS directions and status of upcoming projects; solicits issues and questions regarding existing technology and applications; gathers information on business needs.
• Designs and coordinates the installation of a complex communication network for ITS applications.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to perform on-site reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support for ITS deployment and maintenance.
• Makes recommendations for overall ITS directions and processes associated with ITS application software development and implementation, project management, technology architecture, policies, standards, procedures, and associated roles/responsibilities.
• May act as Section Director in their absence.
• Oversees the preparation of engineering systems process analysis, user and system requirements, alternative analysis, system design, and related documentation for highly complex applications or systems.
• Represents the Department at meetings, conferences and related activities.
• Directs statewide traffic operations, incident management, and event coordination. Ensures consistent operational practices and performance standards across districts.
• Establishes performance metrics, dashboards, and data governance. Directs analytics and predictive modeling.
• Develops and oversees enterprise governance frameworks to ensure consistent implementation of statewide ITS policies, standards, operational procedures, and compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Leads the evaluation, deployment, and integration of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled operational tools, connected vehicle technologies, and advanced data systems to enhance statewide traffic management, incident response, traveler information, and system performance.
• Develops statewide budget strategies, funding priorities, feasibility studies and business cases for major operational initiatives.
• Provides strategic leadership for statewide workforce capability, recruitment, career planning, organizational development, and technical readiness to support and improve services and products in area of responsibility.
• Provides executive oversight of statewide program portfolios, major contracts, vendor selection and performance, and strategic project delivery.
• Coordinates statewide connected and automated vehicle (CAV) initiatives, digital infrastructure strategies, and interoperability efforts with districts, FHWA, MPOs, research institutions, and industry partners.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Repetitive motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close visual acuity - work includes data/figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
• Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.
• This is a Safety Impact position, and you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize medical marijuana under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Manager

Job Posting

Jul 27, 2026, 6:56:37 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.