IT Project Manager

$135,200 - $145,600/Yr

Gsk Solutions - Richmond, VA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Remote - Richmond, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division is seeking a senior Project Manager to manage and deliver complex IT projects involving multiple teams and work streams, all coordinated to meet an aggressive delivery schedule. The selected candidate will work under the program manager and will be responsible for the successful outcome of assigned projects. This role requires a hands-on approach, working closely with development staff and business groups to ensure effective project execution. The project manager will be tasked with coordinating and communicating with ITD management and staff to align work tasks and resources effectively. Clear communication of timelines and expectations to both technical and business staff is essential. The role also involves collaboration with vendors, consultants, and contractors, including managing contracts and liaising with procurement offices. Adherence to VDOT and VITA project management practices and governance requirements is crucial, as is coordination with the respective Project Management Offices. Key responsibilities include maintaining project budgets, plans, tasks, schedules, risks, and status updates, as well as ensuring that all project documentation, including requirements and use cases, is accurately recorded. The project manager will facilitate design workshops, define test objectives, and design test plans and cases for assigned projects. They will also manage project milestones and deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery, while clearly communicating progress through defined metrics. Additionally, the project manager will support system and application training efforts as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver complex IT projects with multiple teams and work streams.
  • Serve as a hands-on technical project manager with development staff and business groups.
  • Coordinate and communicate with ITD management and staff to align work tasks and resources.
  • Communicate timelines and expectations to technical and business staff.
  • Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and contractors in project execution, including contract management.
  • Adhere to VDOT and VITA project management practices and governance requirements.
  • Maintain project budget, plans, tasks, schedules, risks, and status updates.
  • Ensure documentation of requirements and use cases, and facilitate design workshops.
  • Define test objectives and design test plans and test cases for assigned projects.
  • Manage project milestones and deliverables for on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Define, measure, and communicate progress with metrics.
  • Support system and application training efforts.

Requirements

  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI or VITA.
  • Minimum of 15 years experience managing large projects.
  • Solid understanding of software development life cycle models and expert knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project management principles.
  • 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.
  • Experience in Microsoft Project software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
  • Knowledge of data modeling and interface management applications and tools.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies.
  • 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.

Nice-to-haves

  • Agile Scrum Master certification.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
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