ITD Planning PM PMP

Job ID: (801005)

ITD Planning PM PMP

Location: 9120 Lockwood Blvd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Duration: 12+ Months

Client: VDOT

Hybrid Job

·         Candidate MUST possess PMP certification through PMI or VITA''s PM certification.

·         No other certification qualifies.

·         Candidate must also be able to work onsite 2-3 days/week

About the role: 

·         The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division is seeking a senior Project Manager to manage and deliver a complex IT project(s) with multiple teams and work streams coordinated to an aggressive delivery schedule.

·         Under the program manager, the project manager is responsible for the outcome of the assigned projects.

·         The project manager leads the team through the Commonwealth Standard for Project Management for successful completion of the project phases: PreSelect, Initiation, Planning, Execution and Control and Closeout.

The selected candidates will:

·         Serve as a hands-on technical project manager with development staff and business groups.

·         Coordinate and communicate with ITD management and staff to coordinate work tasks and resourcing.

·         Communicate timelines and expectations to technical and business staff.

·         Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and contractors in the execution of projects including contract management and working with the procurement office(s).

·         Adhere to VDOT and VITA project management practices and governance requirements; coordinate with VDOT and VITA Project Management Offices.

·         Maintain project budget, plans, tasks, schedules, risks, and status and disseminate information to team members and customers as defined in the communications plan.

·         Ensure documentation of requirements and use cases, facilitate design workshops for assigned projects.

·         Ensure definition of test objectives, designed test plans and test cases for assigned projects.

·         Provide the management of project milestones and deliverables for on-time and on-budget delivery.

·         Define, measure, and clearly communicate progress with metrics.

·         Support system and application training efforts.

Qualifications Required:

·         Ability to interact effectively with customers and project team members.

·         Ability to analyze and translate requirements into system specifications.

·         Knowledge of project management tools, methods and practices.

·         Ability to analyze, design, develop, troubleshoot and implement technology solutions.

·         Experience in Microsoft Project software.

·         Experience in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft SharePoint

·         Knowledge of data modeling, interface management applications and tools.

·         Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies.

·          Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or VITA certified Project Management certification

·         Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

·         Experience in both Agile and Waterfall project management.

·         Ability to program and create custom reports using IT application standard tools.

·         A combination of training, experience, or education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration or related field desired.

·         Progressively responsible experience with system analysis, design, development, testing and troubleshooting.

Preferred:

·         Agile Scrum Master certification

·         Working Experience with VDOT ITD 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

·         This position requires a fingerprint-based background check.

·         PMP certification from PMI or PM certification from VITA is required - no other certification qualifications.