Program Manager
Program Manager
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Job Description
Skills:
Experience with VDOT Investment Planning & VDOT Strategic Board cycle and activities Required 5 Years
PMP or Qualified under Commonwealth of Virginia Qualification Standards for IT Project Managers for Category 4 Projects. Required 8 Years
People and resource management Required 5 Years
Leading IT professionals in planning analyzing designing or implementing IT programs projects or systems for a large organization Required 10 Years
Project vendor risk assessments Highly desired 10 Years
Large project management Highly desired 15 Years
Financial strategy tracking budget Highly desired 10 Years
Microsoft Project Highly desired 5 Years
VITA CTP and ECOS/COVRamp process Required 5 Years
Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure cloudbased solutions data management and analytics Highly desired 5 Years
Experience in IT Infrastructure delivery (networking physical plant vendor management site provisioning) is preferred. Desired 8 Years
Description:
The Virginia Department of Transportations Information Technology Division is seeking a program manager for the investment planning program. Provide leadership and guidance to a team that characterizes future VDOT efforts. Ensure programs and projects are conducted in alignment with VDOTs technology strategy. Supervise staff in delivering one or more specific ITD functions within a single IT Portfolio. ITD functions include but are not limited to: Project Management Customer Relationship Management Data Management BI & Reporting Enterprise and Solution Architecture Application Development Maintenance and Throughput Security Governance and Compliance Service Desk Incident Release Transition and Change Management Asset Management IT Operations Availability and Capacity Management.
Responsibilities:
Oversee Initiatives
Oversee Information Technology initiatives for assigned programs.
Assign resources to project teams to complete deliverables.
IT Policy Compliance
Ensure compliance with VDOT and VITA policies standards and guidelines governing IT computer systems.
Program Maintenance
Oversee work and staff in the assigned program to ensure consistent process and quality standards are implemented.
Execute Program
Supervise staff supporting assigned ITD function(s). Responsibilities include supervision of staff in execution of daytoday processes tied to the specific ITD function. Perform managerial and technical work ranging from simple to moderate difficulty. Interact with peer supervisors and the IT Portfolio Managers to meet customer needs.
Manage Programs and Projects
Plan oversee and implement delivery of technology projects or services. Oversee staff assignments and priorities. Develop training plans for team members. Develop and implement procedures processes and best practices. Provide strategic planning for program areas and recommend new technologies.
Strategic Management
Work with peers and subordinates to define strategic direction for assigned technology programs. Evaluate tools and prioritize work efforts with stakeholders from ITD and business units.
Business Process Improvement
Identify business processes that may be improved with technology solutions. Create processes and tools to facilitate increased efficiencies.
Reporting
Provide status reports on project plans timelines schedules and progress updates. Participate in strategic planning for programs projects or systems.
Ensure Compliance
Provide compliance management and ensure that staff comply with required VITA DHRM VDOT and ITD policies processes and procedures.
Improve Processes
Responsible for tracking operational metrics on assigned ITD functions. Apply those metrics to identify and improve function specific processes.
Required skills for the job:
Ability to supervise technical staff and programs.
Ability to supervise and coordinate multiple projects and teams of a complex and technical nature.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
Skill in technical troubleshooting to include applications systems and network problems etc.
Ability to perform system analysis and design.
Ability to perform financial analysis and return on investment calculations.
Ability to perform requirements analysis.
Ability to collect and organize performance metric data to present to management.
Ability to develop interpret and apply policies and procedures in an IT environment.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to develop and implement work plans.
Technical knowledge and skills in technologies appropriate to assigned program.
Skill in researching best practices and applying them to organizational guidelines and policies.
Ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships and interact effectively with customers and vendors.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures in an IT environment.
Skill in organizing and prioritizing activities.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Candidate must have a minimum of 15 years experience managing largescale projects involving technology procurement
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall project management principles.
Balance business/technical background with sufficient level of technical background to provide highly credible leadership to technology teams.
Microsoft Office products (Word Excel Access Outlook Visio PowerPoint Project Server)
Bachelors degree
Experience with VITAs Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) system and ECOS/COVRamp
process is strongly preferred.
Experience with the core Commonwealth IT procurement processes (RFP VITA)
Statewide Contract and CAI SOW) is preferred.
Knowledge of technology and methodology of computer and network systems and software.
Employment Type
Full Time
