Posted:
7/27/2026, 8:35:33 AM
Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ Centreville, Virginia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Workplace Type:
Remote
Pay:
$134k–$241k/yr
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep expertise in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Smart Mobility to lead, grow, and deliver impactful transportation technology projects across Texas and beyond.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ITS and Smart Mobility projects from pursuit through implementation.
Client Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with state, regional, and local transportation agencies, municipalities, toll authorities, and other public-sector clients.
Business Development
Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities in Texas and beyond, including task orders, on-call contracts, and major pursuits.
Market Growth
Develop and execute strategies to expand market presence in ITS, connected infrastructure, traffic systems, transportation technology, and smart mobility solutions.
Technical Delivery
Oversee technical teams delivering solutions related to traffic management systems, connected vehicle infrastructure, tolling, transit technology, communications networks, data systems, and emerging mobility technologies.
Team Leadership
Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and high performance.
Strategic Planning
Help shape the growth strategy for the Texas ITS and Smart Mobility practice, including target clients, partnerships, and service offerings.
Financial Management
Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, profitability, invoicing, and resource planning.
Proposal Development
Lead or support proposal strategy, capture planning, technical approach development, presentations, and interviews.
Industry Presence
Represent the firm in industry organizations, conferences, client meetings, and networking events to enhance visibility and credibility in the market.
Required Qualifications
Requirement
Details
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Transportation, Planning, Computer Science, or related field
Experience
12+ years of relevant experience in transportation, ITS, smart mobility, or related infrastructure/technology consulting
Project Management
Demonstrated experience managing complex ITS or Smart Mobility projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination
Business Development
Proven success in developing client relationships, identifying opportunities, and winning work
Market Knowledge
Strong understanding of the Texas transportation market, including agencies, procurement approaches, and funding environment
Leadership
Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring staff
Communication
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Travel
Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Texas, with additional travel outside the state as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Preference
Details
Licensure/Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, or other relevant certifications
Texas Experience
Direct experience working with TxDOT, regional mobility authorities, MPOs, transit agencies, cities, counties, and tolling entities
Technical Expertise
Experience with traffic management centers, advanced traffic management systems, connected and automated vehicle initiatives, V2X, smart corridor programs, tolling systems, transit technology, data analytics, and communications infrastructure
Industry Involvement
Active participation in industry associations such as ITE, ITS America, WTS, or related organizations
Growth Mindset
Demonstrated ability to build a practice, expand services, and create long-term client value
What We’re Looking For
We need a leader who is more than a project manager. We are looking for someone who:
Impact of the Role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity for a driven leader to make a significant impact in one of the most dynamic transportation markets in the country. If you are energized by the chance to win work, do work, and grow work, and want to help lead the expansion of an ITS and Smart Mobility practice in Texas, we want to hear from you.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Website: https://www.parsons.com/
Headquarter Location: Centreville, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1944
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: None
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