VDOT Project Manager

Project Start & End Date:
02/13/2017 - 06/30/2017

Position Type:
Contract

Candidates local to the Richmond, VA area are strongly preferred.

Candidates MUST possess PMP certification through PMI or VITA's PM certification. No other certification qualifies.

• Drive consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including: definition of project plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.
• Oversee and manage execution of day-to-day project activities as required.
• Set project goals that are consistent with business objectives.
• Work effectively with project/departmental/contracted personnel and vendors to accomplish project goals.
• Promote empowerment of teams, ensuring that each team member is fully engaged in the project making a meaningful contribution while encouraging a sustainable pace.
• Monitor progress by third-party vendors, if needed.
• Adhere to VDOT and VITA project management practices and governance requirements and coordination with VDOT and VITA PMOs.

• Balance business/technical background with sufficient level of technical background to provide highly credible leadership to technology teams.
• Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices, and manage their expectations.
• Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
• Demonstrated strong verbal/written communication skills with the ability to simplify and communicate complex issues to multiple audiences.
• Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
• Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.