Senior Advisor Innovation in Integrated Mobility at NC Department of Transportation

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The Challenge

We are looking for a Senior Advisor for Innovation in Integrated Mobility to join our team. You will have the leadership to design and deliver the future of multimodal transportation with special attention on autonomous vehicles, new active transportation technologies, and developing best practices through research and development.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting Innovation (CASSI) program that pilots autonomous shuttle projects throughout North Carolina.
• Direct the research and development program for Integrated Mobility focusing on data collection, analytics, and project review for technology integration into the North Carolina public transit, bicycle, and pedestrian network.
• Develop policy and best practices for technology implementation.
• Work with industry leaders to develop projects advancing North Carolina transportation.
• Present complex project details to executive management, Federal, State, local officials, and the public.
• Serve as our Senior Advisor for Innovative and Emerging Technologies leading programs and projects.
• Represent our Integrated Mobility Director in decision-making, client contacts, meetings with local elected and system officials.
• Present strategic innovations and updates to Executive Management, Federal, State, and local officials.
• Direct data collection, analytics, and reviews and integrate results for public transit, pedestrian, and bicycle-oriented services into all transportation plans and projects.

What You Bring

• Experience working with industry leaders in cutting edge transportation technologies and implementing these technologies with research projects, policy development, and demonstration pilots.
• Advanced project management skills to lead teams of researchers, engineers, and community stakeholders.
• Communications skills to comfortably communicate complex project details to community leaders and the public.
• Knowledge and oversight of Integrated Mobilities' programmatic areas.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines/regulations related to public transportation and bicycle/pedestrian programs.
• Demonstrated extensive experience and expert ability to manage projects and programs, including organizing and leading development and delivering innovative and emerging technologies projects/programs that are technically complex requiring coordination with stakeholders with varied objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate complex and unique issues, independently solve complex problems where no clear precedent exists, implement new accounting structures, and consult with management to implement identified resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently serve as a technical resource for a Branch Manager, Director, senior leaders, Division and external transportation partners.
• Communication skills to effectively engage in verbal and written forms and establish/maintain effective working relationships with state, federal and local government officials, planners, and community leaders.

Note

• We may require registration as a professional engineer by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, and
• 4+ years of relevant experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Questions?

Inspire me to join the Integrated Mobility Team!

Join the leadership team that administers state and federal funds for public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian programs. We provide subject matter expertise in multimodal transportation planning, innovation, technology, and emerging mobility trends.

Our mission is to provide leadership for safe, affordable, and innovative multimodal transportation across North Carolina. Our goals include eliminating transportation barriers, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all North Carolinians, enhancing quality of life by providing safe multimodal transportation choices, and ensuring safety for all road users. Join us!