Program Manager , 12 months, Richmond, VA , Client: State of Virginia __ Hybrid

[Kiran Abhavannagari]

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Title: Program Manager

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

Client: State of Virginia  

Job Description:

VDOT is seeking a senior, experienced IT Program Manager to join the Project & Product Delivery portfolio.  This position is in Richmond, Virginia.

Candidate will lead and manage Project & Product delivery program team using Agile, SAFE, Waterfall and Kanban methodologies.  This includes working with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Project Managers, and Scrum Masters to ensure delivery of initiatives. Working closely with all stakeholders including the senior leadership, business, cross functional teams and vendors.

• 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

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
• 10 years of experience leading and managing direct reports. Set direction and strategy for the assigned team
• 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 in writing.
• PMP certification
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Project Professional.
• 15 years' experience with Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, SAFE and Kanban methodologies.
• 15 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

Skills:

	Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience
Experience managing and leading direct reports		Required	10	Years

 

Experience managing and providing guidance to project teams	Required	10	Years
Project Management experience	Required	20	Years

 

Program Management experience	Required	10	Years
Experience managing Product lines and agile projects	Required	10	Years

 

Experience reporting metrics

Required

8

Years

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Kiran

Serenity Infotech, Inc..

950 Scales Road, Suwanee, Georgia 30024

Email: ki...@serenityinfotech.com

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[Kiran Abhavannagari]

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Title: Enterprise Architect (Azure)

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

Client: State of Virginia  

Job Description:

The position will act as the Technical Lead for an established development team that is currently adding additional staffing in support of the project. The Technical Lead will provide oversight, direction and guidance/consultation to the project development team throughout the entire project lifecycle through final acceptance of all deliverables. Will work with the project manager to ensure all aspects of project management disciplines and ensure compliance with agency specific and Commonwealth project management and project governance policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Review and validate project deliverables to ensure information accuracy, thoroughness, completeness and compliance.  Ensures project has a valid project plan that maintains scope, tasks, schedules, estimates, and status, and that information is accurately disseminated to IT management. Directs corrective actions in any area in which performance falls below objectives. Monitor the progress of the project and provide quick and accurate responses to Agency leadership as to status, issues and risks of the project. Serve as liaison between Agency leadership and VITA in cooperation with the project manager. Assist in the preparation of reports and materials for regularly scheduled project reviews with Agency leadership, VITA, and the project oversight committee.

This position will be hybrid, with a requirement to work on site a minimum of three days per week.

Skills:

	Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience

Experience acting as a Technical Lead on a successful large-scale IT project		Required	10	Years

 

Extensive expertise in Azure Cloud Services like Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Azure Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service, etc.	Required	10	Years
Proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript)	Required	10	Years

 

Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservice architecture, and serverless computing	Required	10	Years
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AMR templates, Bicep, or Terraform	Required	10	Years

 

Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor and Application Insights	Required	10	Years
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases in Azure (e.g., Azure SQL, Cosmos DB).	Required	10	Years

 

Understanding of secure coding practices, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance frameworks like GDPR or ISO	Required	10	Years
Proven experience as a technical lead or similar role leading development teams through full project lifecycle	Required	10	Years

 

Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum practices, ceremonies, and iterative development	Required	10	Years
Ability to work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters and stakeholders	Required	10	Years

 

Experience guiding junior developers, promoting best practices, and maintaining code quality	Required	10	Years
Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders	Required	10	Years

 

Ability to clearly communicate across distributed teams	Required	10	Years
Skill with problem-solving and architectural decision-making	Required	10	Years

 

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field strongly desired.	Highly desired	10	Years
Scrum certifications such as SAFe highly desirable.	Highly desired	10	Years

 

Microsoft certification as DevOps Engineer Expert highly desired

Highly desired

10

Years

[Kiran Abhavannagari]

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Please find my direct client job Requirements for your consideration.

 

Title: ERP Project Manager (PeopleSoft Financials)

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

Client: State of Virginia  

Job Description:

Project Manager New ERP to Replace PeopleSoft Financials
On site required: Two days a week required, but there may be weeks where more days onsite will be required for example if an implementation vendor is onsite.
ABOUT THE ROLE

TO NOTE: Large scale ERP is the most important, so GOV experience is not a must have.

VITA is initiating a strategic effort to replace its legacy PeopleSoft Financial system with a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. To support this critical initiative, VITA is seeking a senior-level ERP Project Manager to lead the project from initiation through successful implementation.

This initiative has been championed by VITA’s Chief Financial Officer, who secured funding through an approved budget package and clearly outlined the limitations of the agency’s current 24-year-old system. To ensure the successful delivery of this enterprise-scale modernization effort, we are seeking a highly experienced IT consultant to serve as the ERP Project Manager.

The selected professional will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle—including requirements gathering, planning, vendor coordination, execution, and go-live—while serving as the key point of coordination between internal business and technical teams and the external implementation partner. 
The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership, deep ERP expertise, and a strong background in managing large-scale IT initiatives within the public sector. Experience with financial systems, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and navigating government procurement and compliance requirements is essential to drive this mission-critical transformation to completion.

Skills:

	Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience

Progressive experience in IT project management, with at least 5+ years managing high-risk, high-budget ($XXM+) IT projects.		Required	10	Years

 

Proven exp with large-scale ERP, or financial software implementation projects with understanding of governmental (preferred) accounting practices.	Required	5	Years
Expertise in PM methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, and hybrid models.	Required	3	Years

 

ACTIVE PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (pls upload copy under Reference TAB)	Required	5	Years
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow, Planview).	Required	5	Years

 

Executive-level communication and negotiation skills. and Strong political acumen and ability to navigate state agency landscapes.	Desired	3	Years
High-level problem-solving and decision-making abilities.	Desired	3	Years

 

Demonstrated success in managing multi-agency and multi-vendor environments. Deep understanding of state procurement processes, contract negotiation	Desired	5	Years
Ability to lead teams through transformational change and modernization initiatives.	Desired	3	Years

 

Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT).

Desired

3

Years

[Kiran Abhavannagari]

Hi,

 

Please find my direct client job Requirements for your consideration.

 

Title: ERP Project Manager

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

Client: State of Virginia  

Job Description:

Project Manager New ERP to Replace PeopleSoft Financials

On site required: Two days a week required, but there may be weeks where more days onsite will be required for example if an implementation vendor is onsite.
ABOUT THE ROLE

TO NOTE: Large scale ERP is the most important, so GOV experience is not a must have.

VITA is initiating a strategic effort to replace its legacy PeopleSoft Financial system with a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. To support this critical initiative, VITA is seeking a senior-level ERP Project Manager to lead the project from initiation through successful implementation.

This initiative has been championed by VITA’s Chief Financial Officer, who secured funding through an approved budget package and clearly outlined the limitations of the agency’s current 24-year-old system. To ensure the successful delivery of this enterprise-scale modernization effort, we are seeking a highly experienced IT consultant to serve as the ERP Project Manager.

The selected professional will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle—including requirements gathering, planning, vendor coordination, execution, and go-live—while serving as the key point of coordination between internal business and technical teams and the external implementation partner. 
The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership, deep ERP expertise, and a strong background in managing large-scale IT initiatives within the public sector. Experience with financial systems, cross-functional stakeholder engagement, and navigating government procurement and compliance requirements is essential to drive this mission-critical transformation to completion.

Skills:

	Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience

Progressive experience in IT project management, with at least 5+ years managing high-risk, high-budget ($XXM+) IT projects.		Required	10	Years

Years

[Kiran Abhavannagari]

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Title: Security Architect

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Duration: 08 months

Client: State of Virginia

Job Description:

On Site Required for the first day to get ID and laptop. The rest of the time can be remote or on site. Putting HYBRID in case someone prefers to work on site.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Security Architect IV to create System Security Plans for suppliers. The role involves conducting interviews with business units, analyzing responses to security controls, and ensuring compliance with COV SEC530 (NIST 800-53).

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect IV contractor to develop and write System Security Plans (SSPs) for various suppliers and enterprise applications. This critical role requires a deep understanding of security controls, risk management, and compliance requirements. Previous experience as a Security Control Assessor is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business units to gather and analyze information for the creation of comprehensive System Security Plans (SSPs).
• Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to understand system components, operations, and security needs.
• Evaluate responses to security control questions and identify any gaps or areas requiring remediation.
• Ensure all systems meet the security and compliance requirements of COV SEC530, based on NIST 800-53 standards.
• Develop detailed documentation outlining security measures, risk assessments, and system vulnerabilities.
• Provide guidance on risk mitigation strategies and recommend security improvements.
• Assist in ensuring that enterprise applications and supplier systems comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in writing System Security Plans and conducting security assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of NIST 800-53, COV SEC530, and other relevant security frameworks.
• Strong understanding of risk management, security controls, and compliance processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and business units.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

This is a contractor position offering an opportunity to contribute to the security and compliance efforts of the organization, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and infrastructure.

Skills:

	Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience

Solid Sr level IT Security Experience		Required	7	Years

 

Security Architecture Design & Implementation. Exp writing System Security Plans and conducting security assessments	Required	5	Years
Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge. In-depth knowledge of NIST 800-53 and other relevant security frameworks to ensure compliance with COV SEC530	Required	4	Years

 

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination

Required

2

Years

If Interested, please provide me below information:

·      Full Name:

·      Email ID:

·      Contact:

·      SSN last 4:

·      Address:

·      Availability:

·      Availability for Interview:

·      Visa Status:

·      Passport no:

·      LinkedIn ID:

·      Visa Expiry date (MM/DD/YYYY):

·      Relocation:

·      Rate:

Professional Reference :1

·   Full Name :        

·   Company Name :            

·   Title :    

·   Telephone :       

·   Email id :

 

 

 

Kiran

Serenity Infotech, Inc.

950 Scales Road, Suwanee, Georgia 30024