VDOT ITD Planning PM PMP

Job Title: VDOT ITD Planning PM PMP
Work Type: Hybrid
Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Start Date: 06/01/2026
End Date: 06/30/2027
Compensation range: $55 – $75 per hour
Industry Category: Information Technology / Government
Employment Type: 1099 Contract
Requisition ID: 801005

Overview
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex enterprise IT initiatives supporting critical business and technology operations. This role will oversee multiple project workstreams, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful project delivery within aggressive timelines while adhering to VDOT and VITA governance standards.

Application
Qualified candidates must possess an active PMP certification through PMI or a VITA Project Management certification. No other certifications will be accepted.
Candidates must be willing and able to work onsite 2–3 days per week in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
This position requires both phone and in-person interviews as part of the selection process.
A fingerprint-based background check is required prior to onboarding.

Job Description
The selected Project Manager will serve as a hands-on leader responsible for managing the full project lifecycle of complex IT initiatives within the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Information Technology Division. Working under the direction of the program manager, this individual will coordinate technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and consultants to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with Commonwealth and agency project management standards.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with deep experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of technical understanding and business acumen to effectively guide project execution, facilitate collaboration, manage risks, and support operational success across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead and manage complex IT projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, deliverables, milestones, and resource allocations
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting organizational objectives
• Define project metrics and provide regular status reporting to leadership and stakeholders
• Manage project risks, dependencies, and issue resolution activities

Technical & Operational Support

• Partner closely with development teams and business stakeholders to support successful implementation of technology solutions
• Analyze and translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable project tasks
• Support system analysis, design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation efforts
• Facilitate documentation of requirements, use cases, test plans, and testing objectives
• Assist with system and application training initiatives as needed

Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration

• Coordinate with VDOT and VITA Project Management Offices to ensure compliance with governance requirements and project management standards
• Communicate timelines, expectations, priorities, and project updates to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, contractors, and procurement teams to support project execution and contract management activities
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and cross-functional discussions to drive project alignment and decision-making

Administrative & Reporting Duties

• Maintain accurate project documentation, status reports, schedules, and communication plans
• Utilize Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications to track progress, manage resources, and produce reports
• Support reporting and custom data analysis using standard IT application tools
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and compliance standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through PMI OR VITA Project Management certification required
• Minimum 15 years of experience managing large-scale IT projects
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) models
• Minimum 5 years of experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Access, and Project Server
• Experience with Microsoft Project software and Microsoft SharePoint
• Ability to analyze and translate business requirements into system specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting system analysis, design, development, testing, and troubleshooting activities
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, technical teams, and business stakeholders
• Must be able to work onsite 2–3 days per week in Mechanicsville, VA
• Must successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check
• Must participate in both phone and in-person interviews
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile Scrum Master certification
• Experience working within VDOT ITD environments
• Additional experience balancing business and technical leadership responsibilities within technology teams

Compensation
This is a 1099 Contract role.
Compensation range: $55 – $75 per hour

Schedule

• Assignment Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Assignment End Date: 06/30/2027
• Assignment Duration: Approximately 13 months
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Candidates must work onsite 2–3 days per week

Work Location
9120 Lockwood Blvd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

This position follows a hybrid work arrangement with required onsite attendance 2–3 days per week.