IT Manager – AI & Transportation Systems

• Location: Lakeland, Florida
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job 11831
• Salary: $110,000 — $120,000

• Develop and execute the IT roadmap aligned with organizational goals, with a strong focus on AI-driven optimization and digital transformation.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation into transportation workflows (fleet management, routing, maintenance, scheduling, logistics, etc.).
• Lead vendor evaluations, RFPs, and technology implementation for transportation management systems (TMS), fleet telematics, ELD, AVL, IoT sensors, and dispatch software.
• Manage the architecture, deployment, and maintenance of IT systems, networks, cloud platforms, and data infrastructure supporting transportation operations.
• Ensure high availability and performance of critical applications such as routing engines, onboard systems, and real-time tracking platforms.
• Lead development and deployment of AI models for predictive maintenance, route optimization, demand forecasting, safety analytics, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee data governance, data quality, and the creation of centralized data pipelines and dashboards.
• Partner with data scientists and engineers to operationalize AI solutions and ensure they integrate effectively into day-to-day transportation systems.
• Ensure cybersecurity best practices across IT and operational technology (OT) environments, including onboard systems and IoT devices.
• Maintain compliance with relevant regulations (DOT, FMCSA, NIST, GDPR, ISO standards, or regional transportation security requirements).
• Manage risk assessments, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity initiatives.
• Supervise IT staff, providing mentorship, performance management, and skills development.
• Collaborate with operations, dispatch, maintenance, HR, finance, and executive leadership to understand business needs and deliver effective technology solutions.
• Manage IT budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s Degree is preferred).
• 5–10+ years of IT management experience, including leading technical teams.
• Proven experience in transportation, logistics, public transit, or mobility systems.
• Experience implementing or managing AI, machine learning, or data analytics solutions.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with TMS, ELD/telematics, GPS/AVL, route optimization platforms, or maintenance systems.
• Understanding of data engineering, APIs, system integrations, and microservices.
• Proficiency with cybersecurity frameworks and IT best practices (ITIL, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, BI tools, and ML platforms (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure ML).
• Knowledge of AI-enabled predictive maintenance or advanced fleet analytics is preferred.
• Background in Transportation Industry-- Asset and non asset is
  preferred.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and project-management
  capabilities is preferred
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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