Project Manager PMP
Job Location:
Mechanicsville, PA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title:Senior Project Manager.
Job Overview
The VirginiaDepartment of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) isseeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex ITprojects involving multiple teams parallel work streams and accelerateddelivery timelines.
Reporting to theProgram Manager this role is accountable for the successful delivery andoutcomes of assigned projects. The Senior Project Manager guides project teamsthrough all phases of the Commonwealth Standard for Project ManagementPreSelectInitiation Planning Execution and Control and Closeoutensuring compliancewith required processes and the achievement of project goals
The selected candidate will (high level):
TechnicalProject Leadership:Serve as a handson senior technical project manager partnering withdevelopment teams business leaders enterprise architects and technologyowners to deliver complex multiplatform IT initiatives including thoseleveraging emerging AI capabilities.
CrossfunctionalCoordination: Directand synchronize project tasks resources timelines and stakeholderexpectations across ITD leadership technical teams business units andgovernance bodies.
Vendor& Partner Management:Oversee vendor consultant and contractor performance including contractcoordination procurement collaboration SOW validation and deliveryoversight.
ProjectDocumentation & Reporting:Maintain comprehensive project artifacts (budgets schedules risks issuesmetrics and status reports) and deliver timely updates aligned with thecommunications plan.
ClearAdaptive Communication:Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnicalaudiences fostering alignment across IT security business teams and vendorpartners.
RiskIdentification & Mitigation:Identify assess and mitigate technical security operational and vendorrelatedrisks across all project phases.
Architecture& Governance Alignment:Ensure all project solutions adhere to agency architecture standards securitypolicies best practices and VDOT/VITA project management governancerequirements.
PerformanceMeasurement: Track andevaluate vendor and thirdparty deliverables using defined KPIs and SLAs toensure quality timeliness and contractual compliance.
Milestone& Release Management:Manage project milestones deliverables change control and release activitiesto ensure ontime onbudget and lowdisruption deployments.
TestingLeadership: Coordinateplanning and execution of testing activities document test objectives andensure creation of detailed test plans test cases and acceptance criteria.
Training& Adoption Support:Support system and application training efforts to ensure smooth adoptionoperational readiness and effective knowledge transfer.
TechnicalExpertise: Provideseniorlevel guidance on system upgrades cloud and infrastructuremodernization application migrations and remediation of security or assetvulnerabilities.
Data& Integration Literacy:Apply strong understanding of infrastructure databases APIs and applicationarchitectures to support planning estimation and technical decisionmaking.
| Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
| A proven track record of successfully managing large-scale complex IT projects Experience managing migration project budgets and schedules. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Azure services: Familiarity with a wide range of Azure services including Azure Migrate Azure Site Recovery and Azure Database Migration Service. | Desired | 5 | Years |
| AI Awareness: Demonstrate working knowledge of modern AI technologies (LLMs Agentic AI automation platforms and data driven decision tools). | Desired | 5 | Years |
| Cloud concepts: A strong understanding of cloud computing principles (IaaS PaaS SaaS) and hybrid cloud environments. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Automation: Working knowledge of scripting (e.g. PowerShell Azure CLI) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) | Required | 5 | Years |
| DevOps: Knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines. | Required | 5 | Years |
| PMP/ Agile or Scrum | Required | 5 | Years |
| Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively translate complex technical concepts for all levels of the business. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Leadership: The ability to guide and motivate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Problem-solving: Strong analytical skills to anticipate and mitigate risks and resolve issues during the migration process. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced demanding environment and manage multiple concurrent projects. | Required | 5 | Years |
