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 Management-Pre Select,Initiation, 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, issues,metrics, and status reports) and deliver timely updates aligned with thecommunications plan.
Clear,Adaptive 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 VDOT/VITA project management governancerequirements.
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 adoption,operational 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.
Required/Desired Skills | 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 |
Questions | No. | Question |
| Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement? |
| Question2 | Please list candidate's email address. |
| Question3 | In what city/state does your candidate permanently reside? |
| Question4 | Does candidate possess an active PMP from PMI OR a PM certification from VITA (no other certifications are accepted? This is REQUIRED, NO exceptions. Please upload a copy of the PMP certification, in order to be considered. |
| Question5 | Does your candidate agree to work onsite 1-2 days/wk? This is REQUIRED. |
| Question6 | How soon after an offer can your candidate start? |
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