Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Program Manager

About the role

This Opportunity Be involved in projects with our Illinois Tollway General Engineering Consultant (GEC) Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach- and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Responsibilities

• Serve as the TSMO Program Manager for the Illinois Tollway GEC.
• Provide strategic leadership across ITS, Tolling, Optical Fiber, Roadway Lighting, and related technology and operational assets.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Illinois Tollway staff on innovation, technology evolution, and asset life-cycle management.
• Cook up coordination across planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance to ensure integrated delivery of TSMO assets.
• Set program and task-level goals aligned with Illinois Tollway objectives.
• Plan and organize work efforts, staffing, schedules, and resources.
• Monitor workloads, task tracking, and overall performance.
• Mentor staff in both technical and professional development.
• Lead the review of design submittals prepared by consultants to ensure compliance with Illinois Tollway standards, specifications, and manuals.
• Identify gaps, conflicts, or outdated guidance within existing standards and manuals.
• Lead or support updates to Illinois Tollway standards, manuals, specifications, and design guidance for TSMO-related assets.
• Provide construction support for RFI’s and material substitutions.
• Support planning and sequencing of asset replacements and upgrades.
• Oversee the full life cycle of TSMO assets, including: Planning and needs assessment, Design and systems engineering, Construction coordination and walk-throughs, Inventory development and asset data governance, Inspections and condition assessment, Asset replacement and capital planning.
• Coordinate with asset management, maintenance, and operations teams to support State of Good Repair (SGR) objectives.
• Participate in regular coordination meetings with Illinois Tollway management.
• Collaborate with designers, construction consultants, operations staff, and maintenance providers.
• Cook up with internal WSP subject matter experts and national resources to bring best practices and innovation to the program.

Requirements

• Strong desire to bring innovative, practical solutions to transportation operations and technology challenges.
• Strong technical knowledge of ITS and Fiber designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly.
• Self-starter with the ability to proactively identify issues and drive solutions.
• Able to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of ten (10+) years of experience in transportation technology, TSMO, ITS, Tolling, Fiber, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience with planning, design, and implementation of ITS or transportation technology systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Illinois Tollway standards, specifications, and plan preparation manuals.
• Experience working directly with the Illinois Tollway, IDOT, or similar toll agencies.
• Understanding of connected and automated vehicle technologies and their operational implications.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary: $110,700 - $188,200

Schedule

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