DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
1615 W. Jackson Street
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $ 107,200.00 - $117,200.00 
Anticipated Salary: $ 112,200.00

Grade: 29

Closing Date: September 6, 2025

This position will be responsible for managing and leading activities for the ITS Project Development team and supervision staff within the Systems Technology Group. This position will also focus on monitoring technical reviews, developing partnerships with other agencies, and strategic planning and programming of systems technology initiatives.

The ITS Engineering Manager will provide expertise and assistance to appropriate groups within ADOT and coordinate with other agencies and stakeholders. This position will develop and implement policies and procedures within ADOT and provide guidance for compliance of rules, regulations, policies and procedures directed by State and Federal governments.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Performs design, engineering, and project management activities for major Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects and initiatives, following systems engineering process. Directs and reviews design activities of designers, consultants, and stakeholders. Prepares and monitors project schedules, budgets, allocation of resources, and contracts. Collaborates with stakeholders on development, implementation, and integration of ITS projects.

Provides leadership, coaching, and supervision to project management staff and assures Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects meet scope, schedule, and budget. Provides support during construction/implementation and system integration, effectively communicating with stakeholders throughout the project development phases. Ensure projects adhere to systems engineering process for development, integration, and validation.

Communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with representatives of other agencies, communities, consultants, contractors, stakeholders and the general public as a representative of the department. Attend meetings, training seminars, forums and national conferences as a participant and representative of the agency. May drive a State vehicle in the course and scope of State business. Perform various personnel management duties, such as coaching, training, monitoring performance, performance appraisals, scheduling and assigning workload, and approving time.

Knowledge of:
-Civil engineering principles and their application to plans, specifications and estimates.
-Traffic engineering principles.
-ITS principles, systems integration principles, and systems engineering methodology (V-diagram).
-Strong technical knowledge relative to Intelligent Transportation Systems.
-Applicable regulations, standards and specifications related to ITS.
-ADOT program management and project development processes, including but not limited to contract and procurement procedures.
-Budget and program administration.
-Project management methodologies and techniques.
-Federal and State highway program and associated processes, applicable laws, regulations, standards and specifications related to ITS.

Skill in:
-Excellent organization and project management skills.
-Personnel and resource management.
-Research and analysis.
-Analytical and critical thinking.
-Create collaborative team environment for innovative problem solving of complex issues.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.
-Delivery of federal grant projects, ensuring compliance. Interpersonal relations and team building.
-Preparing technical reports and presentations.
-Listening to and working with the public and constituents to develop creative solutions to address concerns and issues.
-Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to:
-Problem solving, creating innovative methods to reduce costs and improve processes
-Organize and prioritize work assignments.
-Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, developing and presenting information to agency management, staff, stakeholders, local governments, and public.
-Analyze and evaluate program goals, budget data and work methods.
-Accurately understand problems, analyze technical information, and make appropriate decisions.
-Maintain good interpersonal relations with subordinates, management, and general public.
-Direct personnel and workflow.
-Manage multiple projects and coordinate staff activities to achieve completion of assignments.
-Integrate new emerging technologies into the current system.
-Set goals and track performance measurements.
-Develop strategic plans and establish goals.
-Balance the needs of multiple stakeholders.
-Exercise independent judgement.
-Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles

Have a minimum of five years of project management experience.
At least three years of supervisory experience.
Progressively responsible experience leading and managing projects and programs.
Experience with major ITS projects and experience with systems engineering approach.
BS degree in Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11)

Valid Arizona Driver's License.

Candidates will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6 months of employment start date.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.