Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Date Posted: Jun 26, 2026

Requisition ID: 479867

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation:

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview:

This is a Senior Project Manager in Major Project Delivery. This position develops and implements project management plans for INDOT major projects to achieve timely project goals, strategies, and activities. The position will be responsible for convening and communicating with identified consultants, contractors and INDOT subject matter experts, and facilitating and documenting committee discussions and activities, overall development, management and implementation of the project management plan, and necessary data research and analysis to document and evaluate plan activities. This position is ultimately responsible for delivering large transportation projects per program requirements.

Location:

This position is with INDOT's Central Office.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator ( to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Serves as a primary point of contact and is responsible for overall work progress and technical performance of project.

• Lead a strong project management culture by growing project delivery resources through coaching at all levels of the agency and participating in the development and delivery of project management learning events.

• Responsible for assembling project team and assigning individual responsibilities.

• Establish project objectives and roles of each team member and communicate plan to the team.

• Prepare reports and analysis to manage risk and recommend necessary adjustments.

• Present project status and manage the project change process.

• Manage the project team through all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget and other specified requirements.

• Complete the scope of work while ensuring quality, financial, risk management and policy expectations are met.

• Responsible for overall work progress and technical performance on project.

• Establish project management processes and procedures. Identify potential risk and associated risk management plan.

• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.

• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.

• Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Ability to manage projects of relatively high complexity and dollar value.

• Ability to engage and communicate information with internal and external stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to plan project scope and schedule consistent with the project development process.

• Ability to establish and manage project budget with the understanding of all financial implications/issues.

• Specialized knowledge of project standards.

• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.

• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

For INDOT candidates, you must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Successful completion of Purdue’s Project Management Essentials Course after 12 months but before 24 months of employment.

A degree is not required. However, at least 8 years of project management experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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