Senior Project Manager – Transportation Technology (ITS)
sondaFort Lauderdale, FL
Senior Project Manager – Transportation Technology (ITS)
sondaFort Lauderdale, FL
today
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Project Management SpecialistsInformation Technology Project ManagersArchitectural and Engineering ManagersIndustries
Engineering ServicesComputer Systems Design ServicesHighway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionAbout the role
SONDA is a leading IT services and systems integration company in Latin America, with more than 50 years of experience delivering innovative technology solutions. With an expanding presence in the United States, we continue to grow our business and support organizations in their digital transformation journeys. Learn more about us: https://www.sonda.com/en/About the Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Project Manager – Transportation Technology (ITS) to work with one of our key clients in Miami, FL, leading strategic transportation technology projects for public transit agencies and transportation authorities across the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex, large-scale technology deployments involving intelligent transportation systems, fleet technology, and integrated mobility solutions. You will oversee projects from planning and design through implementation, testing, commissioning, and final acceptance, working closely with customers, technical teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end transportation technology projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and contractual commitments.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and performance reports.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, software, hardware, networking, installation, and commissioning.
Manage customer relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for project-related matters.
Oversee the deployment and integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), including CAD/AVL, fare collection, video surveillance, passenger information systems, and onboard technologies.
Manage project risks, issues, changes, and corrective action plans.
Coordinate vendors and subcontractors, ensuring delivery according to project requirements and timelines.
Lead testing, commissioning, system acceptance, and project handover activities.
Monitor financial performance, forecasts, costs, and project margins.
Requirements:
Proven experience managing complex technology, infrastructure, systems integration, or transportation projects.
Experience leading projects involving multiple stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change management.
Experience managing customer relationships and contractual commitments.
Familiarity with transportation technology and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), such as CAD/AVL, fare collection, fleet management, video surveillance, or passenger information systems.
Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Professional English proficiency.
Nice to Have:
Experience working with public transportation agencies, transit authorities, municipalities, or Departments of Transportation.
Experience with multimillion-dollar projects.
PMP certification.
Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Jira, or similar project management tools.
Background in telecommunications, networking, cybersecurity, or systems integration.
Additional Information
Location:
Miami, Florida, USA.Travel to customer locations throughout the United States may be required. Occasional availability outside standard business hours may be necessary during critical project milestones. All vacancies at Grupo SONDA are open to people with disabilities.
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Experience level
Manager
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Occupation
Project Management Specialists
Industry
Engineering Services
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