Program Director - TSMO and Emerging Technology

Lochner and Egis are entering an exciting new chapter as one organization. 

We have combined decades of trusted U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever. 

At Egis, every project is an opportunity to create lasting impact. We collaborate with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work helps build a more sustainable future.

We are looking for a Program Director to lead our organization’s TSMO and emerging technology practices.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for the traffic systems management and operations and emerging technology program, establishing program direction, priorities, technical standards, and delivery strategies to drive successful outcomes across complex transportation initiatives.
• Lead the development and advancement of TSMO and emerging technology strategies and solutions that improve system reliability, reduce congestion, system safety, enhance traveler information and incident response, and address evolving transportation and operational needs.
• Serve as a national resource for pursuits or projects involving TSMO, ITS and emerging technology solutions
• Direct the strategy, design, development, and implementation of integrated traffic data systems that collect, process, analyze, and distribute multi-source data, including detectors, probe data, connected vehicle feeds, CCTV, signal systems, and third-party sources.
• Establish and lead the data architecture strategy supporting APIs and Center-to-Center (C2C) connections, ensuring scalable, secure, resilient, and interoperable data exchange across systems, agencies, and transportation partners.
• Establish and oversee data governance frameworks encompassing data standards, quality controls, ownership, access policies, metadata management, and compliance with agency and industry requirements.
• Provide technical direction for database and data-platform solutions, including relational, time-series, and cloud-based environments optimized for real-time operations, construction work zone data, historical analysis, and performance reporting.
• Lead the evaluation and application of AI platforms, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance data exchange, generate predictive insights, and deliver actionable intelligence that improves transportation operations and planning.
• Direct complex data integration initiatives across legacy and modern platforms, establishing approaches that ensure data quality, consistency, interoperability, scalability, and accessibility across operations, planning, and performance management.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into traffic management centers and operational systems
• Collaborate with traffic management center staff, traffic operations personnel, ITS engineers, signal technicians, IT teams, and external partners to translate operational needs into technical requirements and deployable solutions
• Provide technical leadership for the development and integration of data pipelines, APIs, C2C interfaces, and visualization solutions supporting real-time transportation operations, historical analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Establish and evaluate traffic system performance measures and analytical approaches to identify operational bottlenecks, assess countermeasure effectiveness, identify emerging needs, and guide data-driven operational and program improvements.
• Lead collaboration across traffic operations, ITS engineering, signal systems, IT teams, agencies, and external partners, translating complex operational and business needs into technical strategies, requirements, and deployable solutions.
• Advance program performance management and technical excellence through dashboards, after-action reporting, TSMO documentation, and performance insights; evaluate emerging transportation technologies and AI applications; and provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship across project teams.

The Expertise You’ll Bring 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, ITS, traffic systems management and operations,  data management systems, emerging technology, or related transportation technology disciplines, including technical leadership of complex programs or initiatives.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multidisciplinary transportation programs and providing technical direction across engineering, operations, technology, and external stakeholder groups.
• Experience with ATMS, CAV data, and/or enterprise database solutions supporting transportation operational systems preferred.

What Sets You Up for Success

• Deep technical expertise in traffic data environments, including data collection systems, data integration, database design and management, and transportation system performance analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of data architecture for APIs and C2C connections and data governance principles within complex transportation environments.
• Strong knowledge of AI platforms, advanced analytics, TSMO principles, active traffic management strategies, emerging technologies, and real-time operations.
• Ability to evaluate complex transportation systems and technical challenges, establish strategic direction, and translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong executive-level communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.

Why You'll Thrive at Egis
At Egis, you'll do more than build your career—you'll help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States, we're looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts, collaborate across disciplines and borders, and contribute to projects that transform the way people live, move, and connect. Here, you'll be empowered to take on meaningful work, develop new skills, and grow your career with the support of a global engineering leader.

What Sets Egis Apart

• Meaningful Projects – Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
• Global Expertise, Local Impact – Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
• Career Growth – Expand your skills through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
• Culture of Collaboration – Thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and teamwork drives success.
• Opportunity to Grow with Us – Join a rapidly expanding organization where your ideas, contributions, and career can grow alongside the business.

Total Rewards That Support You
We believe great work starts with supporting our people. That's why Egis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to promote your health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid family leave
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
• Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs

At Egis, we're committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue to grow professionally, and build rewarding, long-term careers.

Compensation & Pay Transparency  
At Egis, we believe transparency helps candidates make informed career decisions. As part of our commitment to an open and equitable hiring process, we've included the anticipated base salary range for this position below.

Equal Employer
Egis is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Egis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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