Project Manager 4

Project Manager 4We are seeking an experienced Project Manager 4 to lead the successful delivery of complex, enterprise-level IT initiatives. This role is responsible for managing multiple project teams and workstreams within an aggressive delivery schedule while ensuring compliance with VDOT and VITA project management standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical project manager with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills who thrives in Scaled Agile and hybrid project environments.The Project Manager 4 will oversee the planning, execution, governance, and successful delivery of large-scale IT projects supporting VDOT's Asset Management Division. This position will lead cross-functional technical and business teams, coordinate with vendors and external stakeholders, manage project budgets and schedules, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while adhering to Commonwealth and VITA project management methodologies.Project LeadershipLead complex enterprise IT projects through all phases of the Commonwealth Standard for Project Management, including Preselect, Initiation, Planning, Execution and Control, and Closeout.Serve as the primary technical project manager working closely with development teams and business stakeholders.Manage multiple project workstreams while maintaining alignment with overall program objectives.Define project metrics and communicate project status, progress, risks, and milestones to stakeholders.Project Planning and DeliveryDevelop and maintain project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource plans, and risk registers.Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.Coordinate project dependencies across internal and external teams.Manage project milestones and deliverables while maintaining governance compliance.Stakeholder CollaborationCoordinate activities with VDOT Information Technology Division leadership and staff.Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional technical teams.Partner with vendors, consultants, contractors, procurement offices, and external organizations throughout project execution.Coordinate activities with VDOT and VITA Project Management Offices.Project Governance and QualityEnsure compliance with VDOT and VITA project management standards and governance requirements.Facilitate requirements gathering, use case documentation, and design workshops.Oversee preparation of test objectives, test plans, and test cases.Support system implementation and application training activities.