IT Senior Project Manager, PMP

TOMORROW HIRE•Chesterfield, VA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA), supporting Chesterfield County, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (PMP) to lead and coordinate multiple technology initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, structured project governance, and the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams in a dynamic, matrixed environment. The Senior Project Manager will serve as the primary project manager across multiple concurrent technology initiatives of varying complexity, including projects already in progress. This role operates within the IST Project Management Office (PMO) and involves close collaboration with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors. The position focuses on driving project execution, managing requirements, supporting business process definition, and ensuring alignment between technical solutions and business needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong governance discipline, communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple departments.

Requirements

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required (or VITA equivalent)
10+ years of experience managing IT projects, including enterprise-level initiatives
10+ years of experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget
10+ years of experience working directly with business stakeholders and project teams
10+ years of experience applying project governance frameworks and artifacts
10+ years of experience with Microsoft Office tools (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Must reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment
Ability to pass FBI criminal background check and CJIS compliance requirements
Completion of pre-employment drug testing required
Must maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment
Must be available for in-person interview
Must be willing to work onsite up to three days per week or as project demands require
Must be able to commute to Chesterfield, VA 23832

Nice To Haves

5+ years of project management experience within state or local government
2–5 years of experience with professional business analysis (PBA) processes and techniques
Experience supporting organizations with 500+ employees

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management activities across multiple IT initiatives
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality using PMBOK methodologies
Develop and maintain project artifacts including charters, schedules, and governance documentation
Track requirements, testing, and defect management to ensure delivery quality
Apply analytical and estimation techniques to support business cases and cost evaluations
Utilize Microsoft tools (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) for planning and reporting
Monitor project performance using metrics such as Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
Maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations
Manage vendor performance, issue tracking, and resolution
Coordinate with procurement and contract officers on vendor-related matters
Ensure compliance with PMO standards and control artifacts
Work closely with business stakeholders to define and validate requirements
Facilitate communication between technical teams, business units, and leadership
Present project updates and recommendations to diverse audiences
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Support business process definition and documentation using flowcharts and RASCI models
Align technical solutions with business strategy, operations, and service needs
Adapt to evolving project priorities and organizational changes
Ensure timely decision-making and resolution of project challenges