Closing Date: September 6, 2025
Job Type: Full-Time
Requisition Identifier: 535491
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Salary: $ 107,200.00 – $117,200.00
Anticipated Salary: $ 112,200
This position will be responsible for managing and leading activities for the ITS Project Development team and supervision staff within the Systems Technology Group. This position will also focus on monitoring technical reviews, developing partnerships with other agencies, and strategic planning and programming of systems technology initiatives.
The ITS Engineering Manager will provide expertise and assistance to appropriate groups within ADOT and coordinate with other agencies and stakeholders. This position will develop and implement policies and procedures within ADOT and provide guidance for compliance of rules, regulations, policies and procedures directed by State and Federal governments.
Job Duties
Performs design, engineering, and project management activities for major Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects and initiatives, following systems engineering process. Directs and reviews design activities of designers, consultants, and stakeholders. Prepares and monitors project schedules, budgets, allocation of resources, and contracts. Collaborates with stakeholders on development, implementation, and integration of ITS projects.
Provides leadership, coaching, and supervision to project management staff and assures Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects meet scope, schedule, and budget. Provides support during construction/implementation and system integration, effectively communicating with stakeholders throughout the project development phases. Ensure projects adhere to systems engineering process for development, integration, and validation.
Communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with representatives of other agencies, communities, consultants, contractors, stakeholders and the general public as a representative of the department. Attend meetings, training seminars, forums and national conferences as a participant and representative of the agency. May drive a State vehicle in the course and scope of State business. Perform various personnel management duties, such as coaching, training, monitoring performance, performance appraisals, scheduling and assigning workload, and approving time.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
-Civil engineering principles and their application to plans, specifications and estimates.
-Traffic engineering principles.
-ITS principles, systems integration principles, and systems engineering methodology (V-diagram).
-Strong technical knowledge relative to Intelligent Transportation Systems.
-Applicable regulations, standards and specifications related to ITS.
-ADOT program management and project development processes, including but not limited to contract and procurement procedures.
-Budget and program administration.
-Project management methodologies and techniques.
-Federal and State highway program and associated processes, applicable laws, regulations, standards and specifications related to ITS.
Skill in:
-Excellent organization and project management skills.
-Personnel and resource management.
-Research and analysis.
-Analytical and critical thinking.
-Create collaborative team environment for innovative problem solving of complex issues.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.
-Delivery of federal grant projects, ensuring compliance. Interpersonal relations and team building.
-Preparing technical reports and presentations.
-Listening to and working with the public and constituents to develop creative solutions to address concerns and issues.
-Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to:
-Problem solving, creating innovative methods to reduce costs and improve processes
-Organize and prioritize work assignments.
-Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, developing and presenting information to agency management, staff, stakeholders, local governments, and public.
-Analyze and evaluate program goals, budget data and work methods.
-Accurately understand problems, analyze technical information, and make appropriate decisions.
-Maintain good interpersonal relations with subordinates, management, and general public.
-Direct personnel and workflow.
-Manage multiple projects and coordinate staff activities to achieve completion of assignments.
-Integrate new emerging technologies into the current system.
-Set goals and track performance measurements.
-Develop strategic plans and establish goals.
-Balance the needs of multiple stakeholders.
-Exercise independent judgement.
-Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles
Selective Preference(s):
Have a minimum of five years of project management experience.
At least three years of supervisory experience.
Progressively responsible experience leading and managing projects and programs.
Experience with major ITS projects and experience with systems engineering approach.
BS degree in Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
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