VDOT Project Manager PMP

Seeking 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 Management Pre SelectInitiation Planning Execution and Control and Closeout ensuring compliancewith required processes and the achievement of project goals

The selected candidate will (high level):

TechnicalProject Leadership:Serve as a hands on senior technical project manager partnering withdevelopment teams business leaders enterprise architects and technologyowners to deliver complex multi platform IT initiatives including thoseleveraging emerging AI capabilities.

Cross functionalCoordination: 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 non technicalaudiences fostering alignment across IT security business teams and vendorpartners.

RiskIdentification & Mitigation:Identify assess and mitigate technical security operational and vendor relatedrisks across all project phases.

Architecture& Governance Alignment:Ensure all project solutions adhere to agency architecture standards securitypolicies best practices and project management governance requirements.

PerformanceMeasurement: Track andevaluate vendor and third party 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 on time on budget and low disruption 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: Providesenior level 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 decision making.