Program Director - TSMO and Emerging Technology

Egis Group•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Egis is seeking a Program Director to lead its traffic systems management and operations (TSMO) and emerging technology practices. The role provides strategic and technical leadership by setting program direction, priorities, technical standards, and delivery strategies for complex transportation initiatives. The Director advances strategies and solutions that improve system reliability and safety, reduce congestion, enhance traveler information and incident response, and address evolving transportation and operational needs. The position also serves as a national resource for pursuits and projects involving TSMO, ITS, and emerging technology solutions. The Program Director leads the strategy, design, development, and implementation of integrated traffic data systems and their supporting architecture, governance, databases, data platforms, and integration approaches. This includes multi-source data such as detectors, probe data, connected vehicle feeds, CCTV, signal systems, and third-party sources, along with APIs and Center-to-Center connections. The role directs the use of AI platforms, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to generate actionable intelligence and improve transportation operations and planning. The role collaborates with traffic management center staff, operations personnel, ITS engineers, signal technicians, IT teams, agencies, and external partners to turn operational and business needs into technical requirements and deployable solutions. It also guides performance measurement and analysis, dashboards, after-action reporting, TSMO documentation, and technical mentorship across project teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
12 or more years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, ITS, TSMO, data management systems, emerging technology, or related transportation technology disciplines, including technical leadership of complex programs or initiatives.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multidisciplinary transportation programs and providing technical direction across engineering, operations, technology, and external stakeholder groups.
Deep technical expertise in traffic data environments, including data collection systems, data integration, database design and management, and transportation system performance analysis.
Advanced knowledge of data architecture for APIs and C2C connections and data governance principles in complex transportation environments.
Strong knowledge of AI platforms, advanced analytics, TSMO principles, active traffic management strategies, emerging technologies, and real-time operations.
Ability to evaluate complex transportation systems and technical challenges, establish strategic direction, and translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.
Strong executive-level communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.
Experience with ATMS, CAV data, and/or enterprise database solutions supporting transportation operational systems.

Responsibilities

Set program direction, priorities, technical standards, and delivery strategies for TSMO and emerging technology initiatives.
Lead the development and advancement of TSMO and emerging technology strategies and solutions to improve reliability and safety, reduce congestion, enhance traveler information and incident response, and address transportation needs.
Serve as a national resource for pursuits and projects involving TSMO, ITS, and emerging technology solutions.
Direct the strategy, design, development, and implementation of integrated traffic data systems using data from detectors, probe data, connected vehicle feeds, CCTV, signal systems, and third-party sources.
Establish data architecture strategies for APIs and Center-to-Center connections, supporting scalable, secure, resilient, and interoperable data exchange.
Establish and oversee data governance frameworks, including standards, quality controls, ownership, access policies, metadata management, and compliance.
Provide technical direction for relational, time-series, and cloud-based database and data-platform solutions supporting real-time operations, work zone data, historical analysis, and performance reporting.
Lead evaluation and application of AI platforms, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to improve data exchange, predictive insights, and transportation operations and planning.
Direct data integration across legacy and modern platforms to support quality, consistency, interoperability, scalability, and accessibility.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into traffic management centers and operational systems.
Collaborate with traffic management center staff, traffic operations personnel, ITS engineers, signal technicians, IT teams, agencies, and external partners to translate operational needs into technical requirements and deployable solutions.
Lead development and integration of data pipelines, APIs, C2C interfaces, and visualization solutions for real-time operations, historical analysis, and data-driven decisions.
Establish and evaluate traffic system performance measures and analytical approaches to identify bottlenecks, assess countermeasure effectiveness, identify needs, and guide improvements.
Advance program performance management and technical excellence through dashboards, after-action reporting, TSMO documentation, and performance insights.
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship across project teams.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow.
Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Paid family leave.
Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Mentorship, technical training, and leadership opportunities.