Senior Technical Project Manager , 12 Months, Mechanicsville, VA (Hybrid) , Client : State of Virginia

[Kiran Abhavannagari]

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Title: Senior Technical Project Manager (IN person interviews only)

Location: Mechanicsville, VA (Hybrid)

Duration : 12 Months

Client : State of Virginia  

 

Job Description:

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

The selected candidate will (high level):

• Technical Project Leadership: 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.
• Cross‑functional Coordination: Direct and synchronize project tasks, resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations across ITD leadership, technical teams, business units, and governance bodies.
• Vendor& Partner Management: Oversee vendor, consultant, and contractor performance, including contract coordination, procurement collaboration, SOW validation, and delivery oversight.
• Project Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project artifacts (budgets, schedules, risks, issues, metrics, and status reports) and deliver timely updates aligned with the communications plan.
• Clear, Adaptive Communication: Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences, fostering alignment across IT, security, business teams, and vendor partners.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, security, operational, and vendor‑related risks across all project phases.
• Architecture& Governance Alignment: Ensure all project solutions adhere to agency architecture standards, security policies, best practices, and VDOT/VITA project management governance requirements.
• Performance Measurement: Track and evaluate vendor and third‑party deliverables using defined KPIs and SLAs to ensure quality, timeliness, and contractual compliance.
• Milestone& Release Management: Manage project milestones, deliverables, change control, and release activities to ensure on‑time, on‑budget, and low‑disruption deployments.
• Testing Leadership: Coordinate planning and execution of testing activities, document test objectives, and ensure creation of detailed test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Training& Adoption Support: Support system and application training efforts to ensure smooth adoption, operational readiness, and effective knowledge transfer.
• Technical Expertise: Provide senior‑level guidance on system upgrades, cloud and infrastructure modernization, application migrations, and remediation of security or asset vulnerabilities.
• Data& Integration Literacy: Apply strong understanding of infrastructure, databases, APIs, and application architectures to support planning, estimation, and technical decision‑making.

Skills:

Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience

 

A proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex IT projects, Experience managing migration project budgets and schedules.

Required

5

Years

 

Azure services: Familiarity with a wide range of Azure services, including Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Database Migration Service.

Desired

5

Years

 

AI Awareness: Demonstrate working knowledge of modern AI technologies (LLMs, Agentic AI, automation platforms, and data driven decision tools).

Desired

5

Years

 

Cloud concepts: A strong understanding of cloud computing principles (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and hybrid cloud environments.

Required

5

Years

 

Automation: Working knowledge of scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Required

5

Years

 

DevOps: Knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.

Required

5

Years

 

PMP/ Agile, or Scrum

Required

5

Years

 

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively translate complex technical concepts for all levels of the business.

Required

5

Years

 

Leadership: The ability to guide and motivate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.

Required

5

Years

 

Problem-solving: Strong analytical skills to anticipate and mitigate risks and resolve issues during the migration process.

Required

5

Years

 

Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Required

5

Years

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Kiran

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