Emerging Technology/Intelligent Transportation System Manager

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced professional for immediate placement to lead and manage our Emerging Technology and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) group in Phoenix, AZ. The Emerging Technology/Intelligent Transportation System Manager will act as a state leader for this technical practice area working closely with other transportation department leadership. The position will serve as an ambassador for advanced transportation and ITS services, support business development and growth, and help lead, manage, and coordinate emerging technology projects and staff. As the mountain state emerging technology leader, they will be responsible for:

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• The candidate will work collaboratively with others, including other division and office leadership and manage technical staff, in a dynamic setting to support client engagement, business development, and project execution.
• Creating, mentoring, and leading a resilient team of professionals forming a sustainable Emerging Technology/ITS business
• Developing, expanding, and maintaining client relationships in coordination with state transportation business line leaders
• Identifying potential projects or work opportunities and collaborating with client managers to develop and execute project pursuit strategies
• Maintaining and expanding local industry presence including actively participating in professional organizations
• Interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments and managing technical elements of large, complex projects
• Serving in various roles on local Technology/ITS projects or tasks as capture manager, project manager, technical leader, expert advisor, or quality control
• Supporting and actively participating in production of technical deliverables by the Emerging Technology/ITS team ranging from plans, specifications, estimates, reports, memorandums, etc.
• Support the strategic growth of the business through targeted business development, project pursuit, creation of strategy, industry engagement, or targeted recruiting
• Support projects outside of local market in pre-planned and agreed to roles ranging from project management, technical lead, expert advisor, or quality
• Support the technical development and excellence of peers and similar staff in the individual’s areas of expertise through formal and informal means of engagement
• Coordinate and balance work assignments with peers in other markets to support work-life balance and schedule commitments

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience
• Experience in leadership; 2+ years of leadership experience desired
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Arizona
• Experience in managing a team of other transportation professionals
• Established external reputation in transportation technology solutions in the mountain states transportation community
• Active in professional and industry organizations
• Experience working for, or selling to, public sector agencies with a preference toward clients in the ITS and emerging technology transportation sector
• Knowledge and/or experience in ITS design, connected/automated vehicle systems, systems engineering, and Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO)
• Experience in proposal development and other business development activities
• Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate