IT Program Manager (VA806728)
This position’s specific responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee initiatives for the program
• Work with business to collaborate and deliver the initiatives
• Oversee work in assigned program to ensure consistent delivery.
• Assign resources to complete initiative planning and delivery.
• Monitor and report deviations to critical path of the initiative
• Define and monitor the control points for the program
• Compliance with VDOT and VITA policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Work with peers and subordinates to define strategic direction for assigned program.
• Be an expert in VDOT and VITA project management procedures and requirements.
• Be an expert in the use of the division core project management tool, Microsoft Project On-Line (POL).
• Establish and maintain Agile Project Management, Scaled, Kanban and Waterfall Project Management frameworks and their supporting practices?
• Monitor initiatives for compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor initiatives to detect risks and issues and escalate as needed to ensure appropriate mitigation is applied to keep the program on-track.
• Guide RTE/SMs and PMs in identifying and managing risks.
• Guide project managers in managing organizational change.
• Guide project managers in defining critical path and managing schedule.
• Guide project managers in managing budget.?
• Define and track the KPI’s for the program
Minimum Qualifications:
• 8 years’ experience leading and managing direct reports. Set direction and strategy for the assigned team
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of interacting with stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to handle challenges creatively.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management related to product lines.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and project team members.
• Knowledge of project management tools, methods and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and inwriting.
• PMP certification.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Project Professional.
• 10 years' experience with Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, SAFE and Kanban methodologies.
• 10 years' experience managing complex projects with multiple workstreams and high organizational change.
• Must be able to quickly and easily adapt to changing priorities, embracing changes to deliver leadership and guidance.
• Strong functional understanding of MS Project, Project Server, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Planner, Azure DevOps and Power BI
• Ability to assess project risks and issues and determine mitigation required to contain or resolve them.?
• Demonstrated understanding of project portfolio and lifecycle management processes??
• Demonstrated understanding of governance processes, procedures and policies for project management.
• Demonstrated understanding of organizational change.
• Demonstrated understanding of how to manage the project critical path.
• Demonstrated strong facilitation and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated skills in developing new processes that incorporate best practices and address stakeholder needs.
• Demonstrated ability to create clear and concise written procedural documentation.??
• Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas in support of initiatives that are being newly developed.?
• Ideal candidates would be self-starters who can articulate thoughts and ideas in support of initiatives that are being newly developed.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 10 years’ experience leading and managing direct reports, setting direction and strategy for the assigned team.
• Program Management certification, or PgMp certification from PMI.
• Certified in SAFe (SA, SSM, SASM or RTE).
• 15 years' experience with Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, SAFE and Kanban methodologies.
• 15 years' experience managing complex projects with multiple workstreams and high organizational change.
• Ideal candidates would be able to handle ambiguity and drive successful delivery outcomes in a highly matrixed environment.