Intelligent Transportation Systems Project (ITS) Manager

ITS Project Manager

Are you interested in shaping the future of transportation? Consider joining the Leidos team operating FHWA's Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL), a USDOT research lab focused on the improvement of transportation operations, safety, mobility, and environmental impacts. STOL provides a variety of services to support the advancement and adoption of emerging technologies, including automation and communication in vehicles and on the roadside.

The ITS Project Manager will be part of the Surface Transportation Group within Leidos, a nationally recognized leader in advancing transportation safety, operations, and innovation. The Surface Transportation Group partners with federal, state, and local agencies to deliver next-generation solutions in intelligent transportation systems, connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), traffic operations, human factors research, and transportation safety. Leidos has played a central role in shaping the future of mobility, including developing national standards for infrastructure-to-vehicle communications, advancing traffic simulation and modeling, and supporting the U.S. Department of Transportation's vision of zero roadway fatalities.

In this role, the ITS Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of advanced Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. The position will focus on connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies, V2X deployments, advanced traffic management, and technology transfer. The successful candidate will combine strong project management skills with technical depth in ITS / CAV systems, stakeholder engagement, and solutions architecture. This position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects, and a passion for advancing transportation innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead ITS and CAV projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Oversee deployment and integration of V2X, traffic management, and automation technologies.
• Serve as primary liaison with clients, partners, and stakeholders (DOTs, FHWA, MPOs, industry).
• Develop and execute strategies for communications, outreach, and technology transfer.
• Collaborate with solutions architects and R&D engineers to define system requirements and architectures.
• Ensure compliance with ITS standards (NTCIP, SAE J2735, IEEE 1609) and cybersecurity best practices.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and documentation for diverse audiences.
• Support business development, including proposal writing and client engagement.
• Lead or contribute to communities of practice and working groups to advance adoption of new technologies.
• Identify risks, propose mitigations, and ensure quality assurance across deliverables.

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Anticipated salary range for this role : $95,000-$130,000

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