Vice President, MCS [Santa Ana / Los Angeles]

Iteris is looking for a Vice President, Mobility Consulting Services [MCS] that seeks to join a talented group of professionals to promote thriving communities by applying innovative transportation planning, engineering and technology solutions to solve complex issues in transportation. You will work with all levels of public agency and private clients to make mobility safe, efficient and sustainable for everyone. Responsibilities will include project delivery, business development, and staff mentorship principally within our transportation planning practice as well as working with our engineering and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) teams to support regional growth objectives. The successful candidate will have working experience and knowledge of the transportation industry at the state, regional, and local levels within California.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and manage California strategy development and execution to meet business objectives within the planning discipline
• Define client needs and develop a plan and proposal to address business capture and regional growth
• Cultivate strategic thinking to grow business and increase client retention rates
• Conduct business development activities including pre-marketing, proposal preparation, interview, and contract negotiations within the planning discipline but secondarily in any combination of the following: traffic engineering, transportation engineering, signal operations, signal timing/coordination, ITS design, systems engineering, communications networks, system integration, connected and automated vehicle, and tolling
• Outreach/communicate Iteris consultant services capabilities through direct client engagement, conference presentations, professional society/organization/chapter involvement and interaction
• Lead technical project delivery, provide technical expertise and guidance, guide key technical decisions, and make recommendations to our clients on complex and innovative transportation projects
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert within the transportation and ITS planning discipline with supporting experience in the traffic/transportation engineering, signal operations, signal timing/coordination, ITS design, systems engineering, communications networks, or system integration disciplines
• Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge for large multi-disciplinary projects involving transportation planning, traffic engineering, signal operations/signal timing, or ITS design, implementation, and integration projects
• Manage and mentor a minimum of 2-8 staff
• Provide leadership to staff engineers, planners and associated technical staff to support their growth and development
• Active in professional organizations at various levels (local, State, and/or national) and remain current in the latest technical innovations and non-technical (laws, codes, regulatory compliance) developments in traffic and transportation techniques and practices
• Local and Statewide travel as required

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) required, field of study: Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Traffic Engineer (TE) licensure, Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification, International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification or certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) desired
• At least fifteen (15) years as a demonstrated expert in transportation planning, engineering, or ITS industries
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in a leadership role. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams is preferred
• At least ten (10) years' experience in business development within the Transportation Planning, ITS, or Traffic Engineering/Operations industry
• At least ten (10) years’ experience working with and capturing projects with state, regional and/or local public transportation agencies in California
• Successful track record of public sector client service
• Extensive experience working with Major public sector clients as a consultant
• Strong leadership and communications skills to interact with internal staff and externally with clients and regulatory agencies
• Understanding of state, regional, or local transportation industry in general with a strategic market understanding of trends affecting the future of transportation. Knowledge and experience related to transportation engineering, ITS, and emerging technology is preferred
• Passion for the transportation industry

Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $227,900 and $253,800 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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What’s in it for you:

• Incentive-based yearly bonus
• 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
• Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Medical reimbursement plans
• Disability coverage
• Education assistance program

Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris’ cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris’ advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit Iteris’ website at

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Iteris, Inc . is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.