Planning Project Manager, PMP

TOMORROW HIRE

Project Manager leading complex IT initiatives for Virginia Department of Transportation. Managing projects from initiation to delivery within budget under governance standards.

Posted 5/10/2026contractMechanicsville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $55 - $75 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage complex IT projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, deliverables, milestones, and resource allocations
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting organizational objectives
Define project metrics and provide regular status reporting to leadership and stakeholders
Manage project risks, dependencies, and issue resolution activities
Partner closely with development teams and business stakeholders to support successful implementation of technology solutions
Analyze and translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable project tasks
Support system analysis, design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation efforts
Facilitate documentation of requirements, use cases, test plans, and testing objectives
Assist with system and application training initiatives as needed
Coordinate with VDOT and VITA Project Management Offices to ensure compliance with governance requirements and project management standards
Communicate timelines, expectations, priorities, and project updates to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with vendors, consultants, contractors, and procurement teams to support project execution and contract management activities
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and cross-functional discussions to drive project alignment and decision-making
Maintain accurate project documentation, status reports, schedules, and communication plans
Utilize Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications to track progress, manage resources, and produce reports
Support reporting and custom data analysis using standard IT application tools
Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and compliance standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through PMI OR VITA Project Management certification required
Minimum 15 years of experience managing large-scale IT projects
Minimum 5 years of experience with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) models
Minimum 5 years of experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Access, and Project Server
Experience with Microsoft Project software and Microsoft SharePoint
Ability to analyze and translate business requirements into system specifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience supporting system analysis, design, development, testing, and troubleshooting activities
Bachelor’s degree required
Ability to interact effectively with customers, technical teams, and business stakeholders
Must be able to work onsite 2–3 days per week in Mechanicsville, VA
Must successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check
Must participate in both phone and in-person interviews
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation range: $55 – $75 per hour
Hybrid work arrangement
Candidates must work onsite 2–3 days per week

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementAgile methodologyWaterfall methodologysoftware development lifecycle (SDLC)system analysisdesigndevelopmenttestingtroubleshootingdata analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsfacilitationdecision-makingtime management

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)VITA Project Management certification