Strategic Director, Statewide Traffic & AI Programs

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

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,