[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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