Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with 10-15 years of overall experience in managing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic management, and ICT-based infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management expertise with hands-on exposure to traffic management systems, including at least 1 year of experience in adaptive traffic management systems (ATMS) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in ICT-based projects. The candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and delivering complex transportation technology projects while coordinating with clients, government authorities, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Traffic Management and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) projects.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects within defined scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Manage implementation of Adaptive Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), traffic signal optimization, and integrated traffic control solutions.
• Coordinate with government agencies, municipal corporations, consultants, contractors, and technology partners.
• Develop project plans, schedules, risk registers, and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress using project management methodologies and reporting tools.
• Ensure successful deployment and integration of ICT infrastructure, networking, communication systems, and software applications.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, procurement activities, and vendor performance.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings and provide periodic status reports to senior management and clients.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify project risks, resolve issues proactively, and ensure timely project completion.
• Support testing, commissioning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and project handover activities.
• Lead cross-functional teams while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, electronics, electrical, computer science, information technology, or a related discipline).
• PMP, PRINCE2 or an equivalent project management certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and lifecycle.
• Experience in Traffic Management Systems (TMS), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Smart City projects.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in Adaptive Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ICT-based projects, including networking, communication systems, and system integration.
• Strong understanding of traffic signal systems, surveillance systems (CCTV), Variable Message Signs (VMS), Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), and related ITS technologies.
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders, vendors, and government clients.
• Knowledge of project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working on Smart City, Urban Mobility, or Government Infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to command and control centers, integrated traffic management platforms, and IoT-based transportation solutions.
• Familiarity with networking protocols, system integration, cloud platforms, and ICT infrastructure.
• Experience in tender management, project documentation, and contract management.

Key Competencies:

• Project Planning and Execution.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Risk and Issue Management.
• Team Leadership.
• Vendor Management
• Budget and Cost Control.
• Traffic Management Systems.
• Adaptive Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• ICT Infrastructure.
• Communication and Negotiation.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance.