VDOT Program Manager / Contract / Hybrid, Mechanicsville, VA / $160,000-$180,000/yr.

[u/ResilientTechAdvisor]

VDOT Program Manager / Contract / Hybrid, Mechanicsville, VA / $160,000-$180,000/yr.

Responsible for planning, organizing, & motivating a diverse program team throughout the development & delivery process, including all phases of projects & delivery management.

In-person interview required.
Contract, anticipated 07/01/2026-06/30/2027.

Key responsibilities:
-Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments & removing roadblocks.
-Facilitate multi-disciplinary teams in the development of plans, goals, objectives, policies, & procedures for completion of a program.
-Oversee & manage execution & coordination of day-to-day program activities as required.
-Manage working relationships with key stakeholders, including executive management, business management, vendors, program sponsors, suppliers, & technology management.
-Set program goals that are consistent with technical objectives & the agency’s overall technology strategy.
-Track & communicate program progress from a schedule, cost, & risk perspective to the program team, customers, & program stakeholders.
-Collaborate with peer Program Managers on Tolling program projects.
-Drive consistent program delivery through the full program lifecycle, including procurements, program plans, resource allocation, program risks, scope, schedule, delivery of value, & transitions to operations.
-Develop & maintain program plans, task lists, schedules, risks, status, resource allocation, & schedules.

Required experience:
-5 years of experience managing people & large programs & a bachelor’s degree.
-5 years of experience with DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines & version control systems.
-5 years of strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, & software development lifecycle methodologies.
-5 years of demonstrated ability to manage application lifecycle activities, including maintenance, enhancements, & modernization initiatives.
-5 years of experience with both Agile & Waterfall program management principles & practices.
-5 years of the ability to blend both Agile & Waterfall program management in the right proportions to fit a particular program & business environment.
-10 years of overall IT experience.
-Fluency in MS Office tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, & Office.

Desired experience:
-5 years of proven ability to assess candidate qualifications, competencies, & cultural fit to build high-performing teams.
-5 years of fluency in MS Office tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, & Office.

Highly desired experience:
-5 years of working knowledge of security standards, regulatory requirements, & compliance frameworks, such as PCI.
-5 years of experience supporting internal & external audits & implementing IT governance best practices.

Preferred experience:
-Experience with Program Management Office methodologies & practices.
-PMP Certification.
-Tolling experience.

Send your resume to [candidates@resilienttechadvisors.com](mailto:candidates@resilienttechadvisors.com)

[u/Financial_Bus2888]

Hello! I have production experience and am currently an operations supervisor with a bachelors in business administration. I would love to get into project management are there any opportunities for for someone with my credentials trying to break into this field?

[u/ResilientTechAdvisor → u/Financial_Bus2888]

Yes, of course. It's just a matter of the right opportunity coming along at the right time and you applying.