Project Manager PMP - Hybrid Richmond, VA

Novalink Solutions LLC•Richmond, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex IT projects involving multiple teams, parallel work streams, and accelerated delivery timelines. Reporting to the Program Manager, this role is accountable for the successful delivery and outcomes of assigned projects. The Senior Project Manager guides project teams through all phases of the Commonwealth Standard for Project Management—Pre‑Select, Initiation, Planning, Execution and Control, and Closeout—ensuring compliance with required processes and the achievement of project goals.

Requirements

A proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex IT projects.
Experience managing migration project budgets and schedules.
A strong understanding of cloud computing principles (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and hybrid cloud environments.
Working knowledge of scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
PMP/ Agile, or Scrum certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively translate complex technical concepts for all levels of the business.
The ability to guide and motivate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
Strong analytical skills to anticipate and mitigate risks and resolve issues during the migration process.
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with a wide range of Azure services, including Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Database Migration Service.
Demonstrate working knowledge of modern AI technologies (LLMs, Agentic AI, automation platforms, and data driven decision tools).

Responsibilities

Serve as a hands‑on senior technical project manager partnering with development teams, business leaders, enterprise architects, and technology owners to deliver complex, multi‑platform IT initiatives, including those leveraging emerging AI capabilities.
Direct and synchronize project tasks, resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations across ITD leadership, technical teams, business units, and governance bodies.
Oversee vendor, consultant, and contractor performance, including contract coordination, procurement collaboration, SOW validation, and delivery oversight.
Maintain comprehensive project artifacts (budgets, schedules, risks, issues, metrics, and status reports) and deliver timely updates aligned with the communications plan.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences, fostering alignment across IT, security, business teams, and vendor partners.
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, security, operational, and vendor‑related risks across all project phases.
Ensure all project solutions adhere to agency architecture standards, security policies, best practices, and VDOT/VITA project management governance requirements.
Track and evaluate vendor and third‑party deliverables using defined KPIs and SLAs to ensure quality, timeliness, and contractual compliance.
Manage project milestones, deliverables, change control, and release activities to ensure on‑time, on‑budget, and low‑disruption deployments.
Coordinate planning and execution of testing activities, document test objectives, and ensure creation of detailed test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria.
Support system and application training efforts to ensure smooth adoption, operational readiness, and effective knowledge transfer.
Provide senior‑level guidance on system upgrades, cloud and infrastructure modernization, application migrations, and remediation of security or asset vulnerabilities.
Apply strong understanding of infrastructure, databases, APIs, and application architectures to support planning, estimation, and technical decision‑making.