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

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Job Description:

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field
• 15+ years of related work experience is required and
• Previous project management experience on similar or related projects

What We’re Looking For

We need a leader who is more than a project manager. We are looking for someone who:

• 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
• Is motivated by the opportunity to help define their own success and growth trajectory

Impact of the Role

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Help shape the future of transportation technology across Texas
• Lead innovative ITS and Smart Mobility projects that improve safety, efficiency, and connectivity
• Build strong client partnerships and expand strategic market presence
• Determine your own growth by contributing to business development, delivery excellence, and team expansion
• Play a key role in growing work in Texas and beyond

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:

None

This 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 - $241,400.00

We 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!

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