Project Manager PMP - Richmond, VA

We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer exciting opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services. We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training. Opportunities here exist across many services and across many US states. Don’t forget to refer your friends to earn cash for qualified referrals! Based on your relevant profile and our current requirements, our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible. Open Jobs Nov 20 2025 ID Job Title Job Description 781114 Project Manager PMP Yakshna Solutions, Inc , (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance. Virginia Dept of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking a Project Manager to serve their Richmond office. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for successfully planning, organizing, and motivating diverse project teams throughout all phases of Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid projects, and for delivering projects that provide exceptional value to the Commonwealth's internal and external stakeholders. Job Responsibilities Coordinate vendors and consultants, and VDOT IT and business staff as assigned, in the execution of IT projects and related procurements. Coordinate and oversee the development of proposals, statements of work, statements of requirements and RFP responses. Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments and removing roadblocks from their work. Facilitate multi-disciplinary teams in the development of plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for completion of a project. Oversee and manage execution and/or coordination of day-to-day project activities as required. Manage working relationships with key stakeholders, including executive management, business management, vendors, project sponsors, suppliers, and technology management. Set project goals that are consistent with technical objectives and the agency’s overall technology strategy. Track and communicate a project's progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, customers, and project stakeholders. Collaborating with technology leads and solution architects to incorporate agency best practices into project plans. Drive consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including, execution of procurements, definition of project plans, resource allocation, management of project risks, scope, and schedule, delivery of value, and well-ordered transitions to operations. Monitor progress by third-party vendors and define and measure their progress with metrics. Develop and maintain project budget, plans, task lists, schedules, risks, and status, to include resource allocation and schedules. Adhere to VDOT and VITA project management practices and governance requirements. Exhibit significant emotional quotient (EQ) in handling project challenges and maintain a positive project culture in line with VDOT’s mission and shared values. Required skills and experience The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience managing large projects and a bachelor's degree. Fluency in Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and Office required. PMP Certification through PMI required Experience with VITA’s Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) system and ECOS process is highly preferred. Experience with Project Management Office methodologies and practices is highly preferred. Experience with the core Commonwealth IT procurement processes (RFP, VITA Statewide Contract, and CAI SOW) is preferred. Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid) Salary: $125-130k/A with benefits US Citizenship/Green card C2C W-2 Only YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr