Technical Project Manager – ITSJPO (ITS Deployment Accelerator Program Support)

Dorkin Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with demonstrated experience supporting the ITSJPO Program. This role will provide direct technical and programmatic support to the ITS Deployment Accelerator Program and associated projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance in program planning for new ITS initiatives and activities
• Support development of associated schedules, milestones, and acquisition documentation
• Coordinate planning inputs with program and project managers
• Prepare technical materials to support development and management of the ITS Deployment Accelerator Program and its projects
• Assist in defining program scope, objectives, deliverables, and performance metrics
• Conduct technical and programmatic analyses
• Prepare background materials, white papers, executive briefings, and decision-support documentation
• Provide insights into program performance and strategic alignment
• Periodically assemble and lead expert review teams to assess program activities and targeted areas of concern
• Facilitate technical review meetings and capture findings and recommendations
• Develop, maintain, and update program and project roadmaps
• Coordinate closely with program leadership to ensure alignment with ITS strategic goals
• Support long-term deployment planning and milestone tracking
• Contribute to the design, preparation, and facilitation of workshops, conferences, and stakeholder meetings
• Assist in interpreting results and synthesizing outcomes into actionable recommendations
• Support stakeholder outreach and consumer awareness initiatives
• Review and report on the status of program projects, research initiatives, and field demonstrations
• Identify needs for additional supporting research to complement ongoing field evaluations
• Provide technical assessments to program leadership
• Provide technical assistance to management in program assessments and performance reviews
• Identify risks, mitigation strategies, and improvement opportunities
• Support data-driven decision-making across program activities

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in technical project or program management
• Demonstrated experience supporting the ITSJPO Program
• Strong understanding of ITS deployment lifecycle and federal transportation initiatives
• Experience preparing acquisition and scheduling support documentation
• Proven ability to develop roadmaps and strategic planning materials
• Experience leading cross-functional or expert review teams
• Strong analytical, briefing, and executive communication skills
• Experience supporting stakeholder outreach and workshop facilitation
• PMP certification
• Experience supporting USDOT, FHWA, or ITS JPO initiatives
• Familiarity with connected vehicle technologies, smart infrastructure, and ITS standards
• Experience supporting federal field demonstrations and research evaluations
• Background in systems engineering or transportation infrastructure modernization