STATE TSM&O SOFTWARE MANAGER - 55002215

Requisition No: 867719 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: STATE TSM&O SOFTWARE MANAGER - 55002215

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55002215 

Salary:  $87,628.27 - $113,401.29 

Posting Closing Date: 02/05/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

962 / TRAFFIC ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON:  Marie Tucker

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 410-5619

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: marie.tucker@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $87,628.27- $113,401.29 /annual range

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

State TSM&O Software Manager, Traffic Engineering and Operations

This position will oversee statewide software initiatives for Transportation Systems Management and Operations, including the SunGuide Advanced Traffic Management System and the Statewide Express Lanes Software. This role manages the full software development lifecycle, ensures compliance with state technology standards, and leads change management and technical coordination efforts. Responsibilities include contract and invoice management, stakeholder training, and support for software testing. The manager also oversees traffic operations software, data pipelines, dashboards, and the central data warehouse (RITIS), while actively participating in national committees and presenting at industry meetings. 

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

FDOT – Barry Building

3185 S. Blair Stone Road

Tallahassee, FL 32311

Annual Salary Range:

$87,628.27- $113,401.29 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Manages the Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) Program's statewide software projects including the Advanced Traffic Management Systems Software (SunGuide Software) and the Statewide Express Lanes Software (SELS). Manages the projects through the software development lifecycle, including planning, requirements, design, development, testing, deployment and support of the software. Responsible for contract management, purchasing, and invoice processing.Ensures projects follow project management processes defined by the Division of State Technology. Manages the SunGuide software program to provide standard, but highly configurable statewide Advanced Traffic Management System software. Supports statewide Change Management Board meetings and discusses proposed software modifications at these meetings. Manages the SELS software program to provide standard managed lanes software. Supports the statewide SELS change management team. Manages TSM&O software program technical statewide meetings. Directs and guides work of team members from conception through development and implementation. Coordinates development of SunGuide software and SELS training and ensures the training is available to stakeholders. Supports the software development process for the Traffic Engineering Research Lab testing software and testing scripts.

Manages other Traffic Operation software and Data exchange platforms.

Manages the Statewide TEO data pipeline.

Manages the creation and maintenance of traffic operations dashboards, including developing and maintaining system architecture to support the dashboards and confirm data accuracy.

Manages the Traffic Operations central data warehouse contract (RITIS), including processing invoices. Participates in monthly status meetings and helps prioritize enhancements and fixes to the system.

Participates on national committees. Develops presentations and presents at national committees or meetings.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

•  Traffic Engineering and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) principals and practices
•  Principals, practices and techniques of system development
•  Department Purchasing and invoice process
•  System Engineering

Skills in:

•  Effective oral and written communication
•  Project scheduling, estimating, and budget development  

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize and oversee work assignment for project team members
• Provide technical presentations to groups
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Work well with other and on diverse, multi-functional teams

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

N/A

Other Job-Related Requirements:

This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma and seven years of professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience. Experience should be in engineering, software project management, and/or systems analysis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Offi

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.