Position title
Project Manager – Traffic Systems / ITS
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type
Full-time
Industry
Construction
Base Salary
AED35,000-AED40,000 Per month
Date posted
August 8, 2026
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Senior Project Management Opportunity | Traffic Systems & ITS | UAE | AED 35,000–40,000

Skills

Project Manager
Traffic Systems
Intelligent Transportation Systems
ITS
Traffic Infrastructure
Smart Mobility
ELV
Transportation Infrastructure
Traffic Management Systems
Project Management
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Commissioning
Testing & Integration
Government Projects
UAE Traffic Authority
UAE Projects

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Traffic Systems / Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to lead the successful delivery of major traffic infrastructure and smart mobility projects across the UAE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project management, including planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, resource management, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and project handover.

This is a senior project leadership opportunity for professionals with strong experience in traffic systems, ITS, ELV, smart mobility, and large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver Traffic Systems and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects from initiation through completion.
  • Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and execution.
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, government authorities, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
  • Manage installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of traffic systems.
  • Ensure project activities comply with approved specifications, safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
  • Monitor project progress, risks, costs, resources, and schedule performance.
  • Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, supervisors, technicians, and subcontractors.
  • Prepare project reports, progress updates, dashboards, and management presentations.
  • Maintain effective communication with key project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure timely completion, handover, documentation, and successful project closure.
  • Drive project performance while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Required Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of professional experience, with significant exposure to traffic systems, ITS, ELV, smart mobility, or transportation infrastructure.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in Traffic Systems / ITS / ELV / Smart Mobility projects.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience managing large-scale traffic infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge of traffic systems and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
  • Proven experience managing projects from planning and execution through testing, commissioning, and handover.
  • Strong project management, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • UAE traffic authority and/or government project experience is highly preferred.
  • UAE experience of 5+ years is preferred.