• Lead and develop a team of 4–7 engineers • Own the engineering strategy for Partner Solutions • Build deep technical understanding across the team’s domain • Work with engineering to evaluate and advocate for architectural decisions • Collaborate across teams for alignment and roadmap success • Proactively build relationships with stakeholders • Champion problem-solving and improve engineering processes • Partner closely with product to align with the roadmap

• Own engineering execution • Ensure engineering teams deliver reliably with high quality and predictable velocity • Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies, risks, and bottlenecks • Establish clear ownership and accountability across teams • Continuously improve engineering processes, delivery, and operational effectiveness • Partner closely with Product leadership to align engineering execution with product priorities and roadmap • Enable teams to ship MVPs quickly and iterate rapidly • Design and evolve the engineering organisation as the company grows • Lead workforce planning and resource allocation across teams • Improve communication flows, team structure, and decision-making processes • Identify structural challenges early and implement solutions • Ensure the engineering organisation can support new product initiatives and company growth without slowing execution • Manage and develop engineering managers and technical leaders • Set high standards for hiring, performance management, and career development • Foster an engineering culture where teams take ownership, move quickly, and consistently raise the bar for execution • Help define and implement LI.FI’s AI-enabled engineering strategy • Identify opportunities for automation and developer productivity improvements

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER MANAGER ($4,000 Hiring Incentive) Job Location: 6003 - SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY 2302 W. Durango Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $ 107,200.00 - $ 117,200.00 Anticipated Salary: 112,200.00 *This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive Grade: 29 Closing Date: March 19, 2026 Job Summary: This position will be responsible for managing and leading activities for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Technology and Data Performance teams and supervision of staff within the Systems Technology Group. This position will manage major projects and initiatives for the deployment of ITS technologies and innovative processes, monitor ITS systems and data management programs, identify viable technologies and innovative processes, evaluate emerging technology, conduct technical reviews, develop partnerships with other agencies, and plan and program systems technology initiatives. This position will provide expertise and assistance to appropriate groups within ADOT, and coordinate with other agencies and stakeholders. This position will develop and implement policies and procedures within ADOT and provide guidance for compliance of rules, regulations, policies and procedures directed by State and Federal governments. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance. *This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive Job Duties: Identify and evaluate new, innovative technologies that will reduce costs and improve operations to meet the agency goals and objectives. Develop an evaluation process for assessing the effectiveness of new technologies and monitoring metrics. Direct staff on the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new, emerging technologies. Oversee staff to support monitoring the ITS systems. Collect, organize, coordinate, analyze, integrate, and interpret complex data from multiple sources. Devise solutions to problems encountered with collecting and cleaning data, and use statistical methods to develop performance metrics to support decision making processes and drive agency decisions. Be knowledgeable of various transportation management and operation systems. Leadership, coaching, and supervision to ITS technology and data management staff and assures programs have needed resources. Provides support during construction/implementation and system integration, effectively communicating with stakeholders throughout the project development phases. Works closely with other ADOT teams to support operations and maintenance of ITS systems. Communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with representatives of other agencies, communities, consultants, contractors, stakeholders and the general public as a representative of the department. Attend meetings, training seminars, forums and national conferences as a participant and representative of the agency. May drive a State vehicle in the course and scope of State business. Perform various personnel management duties, such as coaching, training, monitoring performance, performance appraisals, scheduling and assigning workload, and approving time. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): KNOWLEDGE OF: - Traffic engineering principles. - ITS principles, systems integration principles, and systems engineering methodology (V-diagram). - Strong technical knowledge relative to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). - Expertise in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization. Statistics and probability analysis. - Applicable regulations, standards and specifications related to ITS. - ADOT program management and project development processes, including but not limited to contract and procurement procedures. - Budget and program administration. - Project management methodologies and techniques. - Federal and State highway program and associated processes, applicable laws, regulations, standards and specifications related to ITS. SKILLS IN: - Excellent organization and project management skills. - Personnel and resource management. - Research and analysis.-Computer programming. - Analytical and critical thinking. - Create collaborative team environment for innovative problem solving of complex issues. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Delivery of federal grant projects, ensuring compliance. - Interpersonal relations and team building. - Preparing technical reports and presentations. - Listening to and working with the public and constituents to develop creative solutions to develop and creative solutions to address concerns and issues. - Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite. ABILITY TO: - Problem solving, creating innovative methods to reduce costs and improve processes. - Analyze data to make informed decisions and monitor performance. - Integrate new emerging technologies into the current system. - Set goals and track performance. - Organize and prioritize work assignments. - Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, developing and presenting information to agency management, staff, stakeholders, local governments, and public. - Analyze and evaluate program goals, budget data and work methods. - Accurately understand problems, analyze technical information, and make appropriate decisions. - Maintain good interpersonal relations with subordinates, management, and general public. Selective Preference(s): At least three years of supervisory experience. Progressively responsible experience leading and managing projects and programs. Experience with major ITS projects and experience with systems engineering approach. BS degree in Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. An Arizona PE is preferred for this position. Pre-Employment Requirements: Valid Arizona Driver's license - This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11). All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits: The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: • Sick leave • Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program). • Health and dental insurance • Retirement plan • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance • Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Employee Referral Program This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met. Retirement: Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required. Contact Us: For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. *Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.

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