Program Manager - Traffic

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Program Manager at LJA in our Transportation department, you will be responsible for recruiting new municipal, state, and regional agency clients while managing the delivery of advanced traffic operations and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) programs. You will serve as the primary relationship builder, bridging the gap between technical TMC engineering teams and public/private stakeholders to improve regional mobility, safety, and infrastructure efficiency.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

• Employee-owned
• Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• In-house recruitment team, training, and marketing department specific to our industry
• Celebrates flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• Passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW

At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big!

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Business Management, or a related field. Education may substitute for 15+ years in the TMC and Incident Management Leadership Role

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in traffic operations, ITS engineering, or TMC program management
• Proficient in Transportation Management Center software, contract administration, and public-sector budgeting
• Strong understanding of Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), and video distribution frameworks

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

• Proven track record of winning public sector infrastructure or transportation technology contracts
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to navigate complex political and bureaucratic agency environments
• An existing professional network within state DOTs, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), or municipal traffic departments is highly desirable