VDOT Program Manager - Spark Tek Inc

Short Description:
VDOT Program Manager PMP
Please note that candidate needs to be able to work on-site 3 days/week.
Maximum Vendor Submittal Rate is ***/hr***

Complete 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 *** policies,
standards, and guidelines.

Work with peers and subordinates to define
strategic direction for assigned program.

Be an expert in VDOT and *** 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