Senior Project Manager – Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) & Smart Mobility

Parsons•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive expertise in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Smart Mobility to lead, expand, and successfully deliver high-impact transportation technology projects across Texas and beyond. This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Austin, Texas office, and candidates must reside in Texas. This is a high-visibility leadership role for a doer-seller-entrepreneur —someone who can win work, do the work, and grow the work. The ideal candidate combines strong technical and project-delivery capabilities with business-development acumen, market presence, and a passion for shaping the future of mobility. This person will be based in Texas and serve as a key leader supporting clients and opportunities throughout the Texas market, while also contributing to strategic growth in other geographies.

Requirements

Strong understanding of the Texas transportation market, including agencies, procurement approaches, and funding environment
Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Texas, with additional travel outside the state as needed
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field
15+ years of related work experience is required
Previous project management experience on similar or related projects
Is a doer who can lead delivery and execute complex projects
Is a seller who can develop trusted client relationships and win new work
Is an entrepreneur who sees opportunities, builds teams, and grows a business
Thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
Understands how to turn technical excellence into market growth
Motivated by the opportunity to help define their own success and growth trajectory

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ITS and Smart Mobility projects from pursuit through implementation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with state, regional, and local transportation agencies, municipalities, toll authorities, and other public-sector clients.
Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities in Texas and beyond, including task orders, on-call contracts, and major pursuits.
Develop and execute strategies to expand market presence in ITS, connected infrastructure, traffic systems, transportation technology, and smart mobility solutions.
Oversee technical teams delivering solutions related to traffic management systems, connected vehicle infrastructure, tolling, transit technology, communications networks, data systems, and emerging mobility technologies.
Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and high performance.
Help shape the growth strategy for the Texas ITS and Smart Mobility practice, including target clients, partnerships, and service offerings.
Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, profitability, invoicing, and resource planning.
Lead or support proposal strategy, capture planning, technical approach development, presentations, and interviews.
Represent the firm in industry organizations, conferences, client meetings, and networking events to enhance visibility and credibility in the market.