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, setting program direction, priorities, technical standards, and delivery strategies for complex transportation initiatives. It advances solutions intended to improve system reliability and safety, reduce congestion, enhance traveler information and incident response, and meet evolving operational needs. The Program Director leads the strategy, design, development, and implementation of integrated traffic data systems and data architectures, including APIs and Center-to-Center connections. The position establishes data governance and directs database, cloud, analytics, data integration, and visualization solutions supporting real-time transportation operations, work zone data, historical analysis, and performance reporting. It also evaluates and integrates AI and emerging technologies into traffic management centers and operational systems. The role collaborates with traffic management center staff, traffic operations personnel, ITS engineers, signal technicians, IT teams, agencies, and external partners. It translates operational and business needs into technical strategies and deployable solutions, establishes performance measures, advances program performance management, and provides technical leadership, guidance, and 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.
Experience providing technical leadership for 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 Center-to-Center 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, set strategic direction, and translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.
Strong executive-level communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, including 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

Provide strategic and technical leadership for the TSMO and emerging technology program, including program direction, priorities, technical standards, and delivery strategies.
Lead the development and advancement of TSMO and emerging technology strategies and solutions to improve transportation system reliability and safety, reduce congestion, and enhance traveler information and incident response.
Serve as a national resource for pursuits or projects involving TSMO, ITS, and emerging technology solutions.
Direct the strategy, design, development, and implementation of integrated traffic data systems that collect, process, analyze, and distribute data from multiple sources.
Establish and lead data architecture strategies supporting APIs and Center-to-Center connections, with 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 database and data-platform solutions, including relational, time-series, and cloud-based environments.
Lead the evaluation and application of AI platforms, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to improve data exchange, predictive insights, transportation operations, and planning.
Direct data integration initiatives across legacy and modern platforms to support data quality, consistency, interoperability, scalability, and accessibility.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into traffic management centers and operational systems.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, IT, agency, and external partner teams to translate operational needs into technical requirements and deployable solutions.
Provide technical leadership for data pipelines, APIs, Center-to-Center interfaces, and visualization solutions supporting real-time operations, historical analysis, and data-driven decisions.
Establish and evaluate traffic system performance measures and analytical approaches to identify bottlenecks, assess countermeasures, identify emerging needs, and guide improvements.
Advance 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, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities