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Traffic Operations Manager

Also known as: Transportation Operations Center Manager, Traffic Management Center Director, ITS Operations Manager, Smart Traffic Systems Manager

AI Impact Score

42/100

AI is transforming traffic operations centers — adaptive signal control, incident detection algorithms, and predictive congestion modelling are automating many routine monitoring functions. Managers who understand and oversee these AI systems, coordinate multi-agency responses, and translate data into public-facing communications lead the next generation of intelligent transportation infrastructure.

$65k – $132k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

28,000

Total Jobs (US)

+10%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (3)

Manual incident detection from camera monitoringRoutine signal timing plan selection by time of dayBasic congestion reporting and status updates

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-powered adaptive traffic signal controlMachine learning incident detection from sensor dataPredictive congestion and travel time analyticsAutomated public information and digital message sign management

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Multi-agency incident command coordinationPolicy and equity decisions in traffic managementEmergency special event and evacuation managementITS infrastructure investment planningPublic accountability and communications for traffic decisions

Current Skills

Traffic Signal Systems OperationITS Infrastructure ManagementIncident Management and NIMSMulti-Agency CoordinationTraffic Data Analysis

Future-Proof Skills

Adaptive Traffic Signal Control SystemsAI Incident Detection PlatformsConnected and Autonomous Vehicle InfrastructureSmart Mobility Data AnalyticsCybersecurity for ITS Infrastructure