Job#: 3033384 Job Description: Senior Project Manager (Transportation Technology / ITS)Location: Remote - Must reside in the Greater Nashville, TN area (within ~2 hours)
Travel: Onsite presence required 1-3 days per week at client locations
OverviewWe are seeking an experienced
Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex technology and infrastructure projects supporting transportation systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in cross-functional environments, enjoys managing multi-phase initiatives, and can effectively partner with both technical teams and external stakeholders.
While this is a remote position, candidates must be located within the Nashville region to support regular onsite collaboration with clients.
Key Responsibilities- Lead one or more project teams to successfully deliver assigned programs on time, within scope, and on budget
- Own full project lifecycle: planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery
- Manage project financials, schedules, risks, and quality measures
- Define and maintain project scope aligned with contractual requirements, including change management
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
- Identify, track, and mitigate project risks through proactive planning
- Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and documentation requirements
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and track team progress
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts across engineering, testing, and business teams
- Lead requirements gathering, design coordination, and user acceptance testing (UAT) activities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong and collaborative relationships
- Conduct client meetings, provide project updates, and ensure alignment on deliverables
- Identify opportunities for additional services or enhancements and partner with business stakeholders
- Support proposals, statements of work (SOWs), and contract development
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Transportation, Electrical), Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience managing full lifecycle IT or technology projects
- Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum preferred)
- Background in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) or infrastructure-related technology projects is highly preferred
- Strong experience managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with ITIL or operational management frameworks is a plus
- PMP certification required; Scrum certification (CSM) preferred
- Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to lead teams and navigate complex delivery environments
Preferred Experience- Exposure to transportation, traffic systems, or public-sector technology programs
- Experience supporting proposals, client presentations, and business development efforts
- Technical background or familiarity with software development and system integrations
What You'll Get- Opportunity to lead impactful projects that improve public infrastructure and mobility
- Collaborative, cross-functional environment with strong client engagement
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible remote work model with meaningful onsite collaboration
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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