ITS Project Manager Highways

ITS Project Manager Highways The Role Play a key role in the management of our transport technology sector in Scotland Overseeing our contractors to ensure high performance levels, value for money and delivery of the outcomes we want from our ITS. Project manage critical ITS projects to support the oversight and development of the Traffic Scotland System. Support decision making and strategy development around system obsolescence / investment, future systems architecture and connected / data services. Support the management / optimisations of traffic signals. Qualifications Member of a relevant professional industry body. Experience Essential Demonstrable experience and expertise relating to ITS systems management. Demonstrable relevant ITS project management experience in a roads (or transportation) environment. Demonstrable experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders, developing, and maintaining credible relationships and experience in providing advice and support to a senior level. Demonstrable experience of contract management and successfully delivering a range of priorities in a complex and challenging environment with a flexible approach to team working. Desirable Expert knowledge relating to ITS systems development and application, including that relating to contemporary / emerging technology solutions, systems architecture, hosting and security. Experience relating to the management, operation and optimisation of traffic signals. Traffic system contract – technical IT services Ensuring its secure Ensuring software is up to date & working as it should Responsible for managing the contract Performance, service level agreements, developing the system as agreed Client manager role – over seeing how contractors/supply chain are delivering Assess future system & improvements/contributions/software solutions Bit of contract management/intelligence and planning across system development. Essential Criteria Direct experience within ITS – traffic management systems, technology/software/hardware on how they work. Managing types of services/technology. Speak the language & understand Traffic systems overseeing contractors to make sure signals are working efficiently & preventing delays. Direct experience within ITS Direct system experience – underlying tech, data, software/hardware General PM capability – work with supply chain/stakeholders Specific Technology experience Bespoke TS system Good handle on the way services are moving towards Cloud – contemporary understanding. Traffic management systems towards road operations Qualifications Experience is more beneficial Ideally – member of association within industry – doesn’t have to be chartered.

Location: Glasgow, GB

Posted Date: 2/8/2025