[Remote] Technical Traffic Operations Project Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ESG Consulting is an award-winning national provider of diversified information technology consulting services to Fortune 1000 companies and public sector entities. They are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager for Traffic Operations and Signal Operations to lead critical transportation technology initiatives, ensuring successful project delivery and operational continuity.
Responsibilities
- Attend recurring standups and coordination meetings with Signal Operations (SigOps), TMC teams, and PMO governance groups
- Maintain PMO reporting, status updates, risk tracking, and change management compliance
- Ensure that deliverables and documentation are relevant, complete, and received in timeframe to ensure successful delivery planning
- Coordinate across internal teams, vendors, consultants, and partner agencies to resolve operational and technical issues
- Support tactical issue resolution and cross-functional coordination activities
- Facilitate operational readiness planning, support protocols, and coordination for major events and critical transportation initiatives
- Support oversight, vetting, and successful implementation of AI, innovation, and emerging technology initiatives
- Manage and coordinate multiple transportation technology and operational projects across the TMC and Signal Operations environments
- Support project roadmaps, schedules, and implementation planning by entering all relevant project information consistently for visibility
- Coordinate technical resources, stakeholders, and operational teams
- Confirm prioritization and participation alignment for all projects
- Support minor software applications and operational technology requests as needed
- Monitor project risks, dependencies, and escalation items in waterfall-based and agile configured tools
- Assist with vendor coordination, procurement support, and operational integration activities
- Coordinate ATMS deployments and releases with DOT IT, TMC operations, and consultants
- Facilitate two recurring technical stand-up meetings per week with ATMS technical resources
- Troubleshoot operational, technical, and security-related issues with consultants and DOT IT teams
- Support system enhancement planning, operational continuity, and release coordination
- Assist with ATMS operational support and integration activities
- Maintain recurring camera/video inventory reviews and update processes
- Troubleshoot camera and video system issues across multiple DOT platforms
- Lead Camera/Video roadmap planning and enhancement coordination
- Support onboarding of new agencies into Skyline platform services
- Coordinate camera upgrades and platform improvement initiatives
- Evaluate future Camera/Video Platform integrations, new features, and operational enhancements
- Support stream sharing, camera health monitoring, API performance, and security improvement efforts
- Facilitate security reviews for new hardware and technology evaluations
- Coordinate maintenance windows between IT and TMC operations teams
- Lead network troubleshooting sessions with partner agencies and stakeholders
- Support operational technology maintenance and continuity planning
- Coordinate incident response and issue resolution activities involving transportation systems and field devices
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Transportation Systems, or related field
- 5+ years of experience managing technical projects, ITS programs, transportation technology systems, or operational technology initiatives
- Experience supporting Traffic Management Centers (TMC), Signal Operations, ITS infrastructure, or transportation operations environments
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, operational support, and technology coordination
- Experience working with vendors, consultants, and public-sector stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced operational environment
- Experience with ATMS platforms, traffic signal systems, CCTV/video management systems, or transportation operations technologies
- Familiarity with cloud migration initiatives, APIs, cybersecurity coordination, and operational technology environments
- Experience coordinating deployments, releases, and technical troubleshooting activities
- PMP, PMI-ACP, ITIL, SAFe, or related certifications preferred
- Knowledge of AI, analytics, and smart mobility technologies is a plus
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K if located in GA or CA
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