Explore transportation project manager opportunities for experienced professionals leading complex infrastructure, transit, logistics, and mobility initiatives. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you discover roles that align with your expertise and career goals.
Transportation project managers coordinate projects from planning and design through construction, launch, or operational delivery. They align multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules and budgets, assess risks, coordinate with public agencies and private partners, and keep stakeholders informed. Depending on the role, projects may involve highways, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, ports, freight, or emerging mobility systems.
Employers commonly value project leadership, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, risk management, and strong communication. Experience with transportation infrastructure, regulatory requirements, procurement, and stakeholder engagement can be especially useful. Some roles request a degree in engineering, construction management, urban planning, or a related field, along with credentials such as PMP or a professional engineering license.
Find roles across consulting firms, construction and engineering companies, logistics organizations, technology providers, and government or transit agencies. Compare opportunities by specialization, seniority, location, and compensation, and use Ladders to focus your search on vetted positions paying $100,000 or more.
Sr Manager, Bank Financial Planning & Analysis
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Join us in shaping the future of financial planning and analysis for a leading bank. This senior leadership role drives strategic insights, oversees financial forecasts, and partners with cross-functi...
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Contribute to operational excellence by ensuring environmental compliance through audits, reporting, and program administration. Engage with facilities to enhance culture and procedures as the company...
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Shape the future of business operations by optimizing processes across sales and customer success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, enhance tool adoption, and leverage AI f...
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Champion the successful delivery of clinical trials by leading cross-functional teams, managing resources, and ensuring projects meet quality, timelines, and budget expectations while fostering strong...
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ICAM Project Manager – Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
$131K - $178K *
Transform enterprise identity governance by leading IGA projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with mission needs. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and compliance in a dynamic IC...
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Senior Project Manager - Network Delivery
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee the delivery of cutting-edge telecommunications and network infrastructure for data center operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and project execution across multip...
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Senior Technical Infrastructure Program Manager (Sr. TIPM)
$120K - $185K *
Lead cross-functional teams to drive infrastructure remediation programs, improving performance and reliability across AI and hyperscale data center environments. Collaborate with engineering and oper...
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Director of Business Process Excellence
$155K - $205K *
Champion process excellence by optimizing workflows and driving cross-functional improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate service quality throu...
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Senior Product Development Manager
$120K - $135K *
Transform the insurance landscape by leading product innovation and development initiatives, enhancing personal Property products to meet member needs and drive profitable growth while ensuring market...
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Senior Program Manager - Market Performance
$125K - $181K *
Lead the charge in enhancing market and provider performance through strategic initiatives, project management, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring operational excellence and improved member...
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$114K - $190K *
Build a resilient Site Reliability Engineering practice, leading a global team to enhance cloud platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and continuo...
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Transform product strategy by leading impactful initiatives that enhance user experience and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that delight customer...
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Advance our sales pipeline by managing opportunities from prospect to close. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure smooth workflows, maintain CRM data integrity, and drive process impro...
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$85K - $105K *
Transform virtual resettlement services by leading a national portfolio that enhances access for refugees. Oversee strategy, implementation, and compliance while fostering partnerships and innovative...
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Optimize logistics insurance strategies by leveraging your expertise in underwriting, product development, and business growth. Collaborate with brokers and clients to enhance market presence and deli...
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$80K - $104K *
Drive the full lifecycle of contractual agreements, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating across teams to enhance processes and support organizational goals in a dynamic, remote-frien...
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$110K - $130K *
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$80K - $130K *
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Lead the charge in delivering strategic financial insights and operational support. Collaborate with senior management to enhance performance, drive decision-making, and optimize processes in a fast-p...
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Elevate safety standards by leading a comprehensive safety strategy, fostering a proactive culture, and driving continuous improvement across multi-site operations while ensuring compliance with indus...
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Manager II, Security Operations
$133K - $204K *
Join a team that's redefining security operations by leading a dynamic Cyber Defense unit. You'll manage SOC performance, drive AI integration, and ensure effective incident response while mentoring e...
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What does a transportation project manager do?
A transportation project manager plans and delivers projects such as roads, bridges, rail, transit, airports, and freight systems. Responsibilities often include coordinating teams, managing budgets and timelines, overseeing risks and contracts, and communicating with stakeholders.
What qualifications are common for transportation project manager jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers often seek relevant experience and a degree in engineering, construction management, urban planning, or a related discipline. PMP certification, a professional engineering license, and familiarity with transportation regulations may be preferred for some positions.
Where do transportation project managers work?
They may work for transportation agencies, transit operators, engineering and construction firms, consultants, logistics companies, or mobility technology providers.
How can I find transportation project manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
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