Executive Project Manager

About the role

Econolite Group, Inc. is seeking an Executive Project Manager (EPM) to lead and grow its largest, most complex, and strategic ITS and traffic management programs. The role involves delivering these programs using Centracs Mobility as the core operational platform, while collaborating with PTV Group to develop differentiated, analytics-enabled, and performance-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for large-scale, multi-year, multi-million-dollar ITS and ATMS programs.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure program success across scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead, mentor, and support senior project managers, technical leads, and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Champion Centracs Mobility as the core operational platform for enterprise-scale traffic management programs.
• Guide system architecture decisions across ATMS, controllers, communications, detection, analytics, and cloud/edge infrastructure.
• Collaborate with PTV Group to integrate planning, modeling, simulation, forecasting, and digital-twin capabilities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and executive point of contact for DOT leadership, TSMO directors, and agency stakeholders.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic customer relationships and align agency leadership, operational staff, and technical teams.
• Represent Econolite at industry forums, conferences, and strategic meetings.
• Support capture planning, pursuit strategy, and executive-level sales engagements.
• Lead or participate in customer briefings, workshops, and demonstrations showcasing Centracs Mobility and PTV capabilities.
• Review and shape major bids, RFP responses, and contract strategies for large-scale programs.
• Aid in pricing strategies, subcontractor alignment, contract negotiations, scope definition, and change management.
• Ensure consistent application of Econolite quality, safety, and risk management processes across programs.
• Promote continuous improvement, lessons learned, and best practices across the Professional Services organization.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation, ITS, or infrastructure technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, transportation, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (PE, PMP) preferred.
• Extensive experience leading large, complex, multi-stakeholder transportation programs.
• Direct experience with state DOTs and major public agencies.
• Deep understanding of traffic management systems, ATMS platforms, and TSMO operations.
• Technical expertise in traffic signal systems, communications, and ITS infrastructure.
• Familiarity with traffic modeling, simulation, and analytics solutions; PTV experience preferred.
• Proven success supporting business development, strategic account growth, and executive-level engagements.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large program budgets.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision and near-term execution.

Business Travel & Hours

Approximately 25% – 50% travel, or as needed, to project locations, customer sites, and company facilities.

Pre-Employment

All candidates who accept employment will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening. For applicable roles, candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle/Driving Record screening. This role is eligible for benefits including weekly pay, PTO accrual, paid holidays, various medical plans, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, LTD, and a 401(k) discretionary match. Voluntary benefits include identity theft protection. Econolite is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.