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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Director to join our team! In this role, you will get to research, plan, develop, implement, and grow the Company's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) service offering in Texas.
Do you have both technical implementation experience and an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have contacts and relationships so you can hit the ground running? Are you excited to understand the possible work available and help get that work, including getting demonstrations of our software to potential clients?
If the answers are yes, this role is for you!
This role is eligible for a Hybrid or Remote Work Arrangement for candidates located in Texas.
Our Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) group provides comprehensive solutions to the most complex transportation and traffic congestion use cases. From freeways to toll roads to transit routes, we deliver adaptive systems for every need, optimizing any transportation network. We are looking for a strong ITS Leader, to help deliver industry-leading transportation management solutions. We are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers, and technology-focused professionals to add to our team! In this role, you will be responsible for the scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives. You will be expected to plan and define program goals and develop methods to accomplish them.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Developing a sales pipeline in Texas.
- Marketing Parsons services to potential customers.
- Meeting with sales-qualified leads.
- Coordinating with Parsons Texas business development leaders.
- Communicate with Parsons Connected Communities regional managers.
- Creating and overseeing the development and implementation of programs.
- Delegating tasks and employees to key program roles.
- Growing the Company's ITS service offering in the state of Texas.
- Perform regional ITS business development in a doer/seller model.
- Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
- Market and secure additional work with client.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Minimum of 20+ years of relevant experience
- 4-year degree in BS/BA
- Demonstrated ability to manage ITS projects, interface with clients
- Proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications
- Knowledge of ITS
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strategic mindset
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Successful track record in business development
- Proficiency in data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
- Proven ability to plan and manage resources
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Professional registration may also be required.
- Established ITS industry relationships
- Ability to deliver presentations effectively
- A business acumen with a strategic ability
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Previous experience as a Seller / Doer working with Intelligent Transportation Systems
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: $176,900.00 - $332,400.00We 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/.
Skills Required
- 20+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)
- Demonstrated ability to manage ITS projects and interface with clients
- Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
- Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strategic mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Successful track record in business development
- Proficiency in data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
- Proven ability to plan and manage resources
- Professional registration (may be required)
- Established ITS industry relationships
- Ability to deliver presentations effectively
- Previous experience as a Seller/Doer with ITS
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
