IT Program Manager

TOMORROW HIRE

IT Program Manager leading enterprise Project & Product Delivery initiatives supporting critical technology programs. Overseeing multiple strategic initiatives and ensuring successful execution across various methodologies.

Posted 7/17/2026contractMechanicsville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $77 - $97 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading enterprise Project and Product Delivery programs using Agile, SAFe, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, while ensuring alignment with strategic organizational goals. Proficient in managing complex projects, overseeing multiple initiatives, and utilizing advanced project management tools to drive successful outcomes.

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Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationAgile, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban MethodologiesMicrosoft Project ProfessionalBudgeting and Financial ManagementLeadership and Team Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgram DeliveryRisk ManagementSchedule ManagementChange ManagementKPI DefinitionLifecycle ManagementGovernance ProcessesDocumentation SkillsStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationFacilitationPresentation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Project OnlineMicrosoft TeamsSharePointMicrosoft PlannerAzure DevOpsPower BIMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)VITA Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Project DeliveryStrategic InitiativesOrganizational ChangeProgram Control PointsCritical Path ManagementVDOT ComplianceVITA Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage enterprise Project & Product Delivery programs and strategic initiatives.
Provide direction and oversight to Release Train Engineers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and delivery teams.
Establish strategic priorities and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Assign resources to support initiative planning and execution.
Define program control points and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Establish and maintain Agile, SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall project management frameworks and supporting practices.
Oversee multiple concurrent initiatives to ensure consistent and timely delivery.
Monitor program schedules and identify deviations from critical path activities.
Guide project managers in schedule management, budget oversight, and organizational change.
Support project portfolio and lifecycle management activities.
Ensure initiatives remain aligned with business priorities and strategic goals.
Identify, monitor, and escalate program risks and issues to ensure timely mitigation.
Guide project teams in proactive risk identification and management.
Ensure compliance with VDOT and VITA policies, standards, procedures, and governance requirements.
Monitor program execution for adherence to established project management practices.
Partner with senior leadership, business stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes.
Facilitate collaboration across technical and business organizations.
Present program status, strategic recommendations, and performance updates to executive leadership.
Develop clear procedural documentation and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
Serve as a subject matter expert on VDOT and VITA project management procedures.
Utilize Microsoft Project Online (POL) and Microsoft Project Professional to manage program activities.
Leverage Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft Planner, Azure DevOps, and Power BI to support planning, reporting, and collaboration.
Develop new processes that incorporate industry best practices and stakeholder needs.
Adapt quickly to changing priorities while providing effective leadership and guidance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI or VITA Project Management certification. No other certifications qualify.
Minimum of 15 years of overall IT experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience managing large projects.
Minimum of 10 years of experience using Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, SAFe, and Kanban methodologies.
Minimum of 10 years of experience managing complex projects involving multiple workstreams and significant organizational change.
Minimum of 8 years of experience leading and managing direct reports, including setting strategic direction for assigned teams.
Minimum of 10 years of experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project Server.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project Professional.
Strong functional knowledge of Microsoft Project, Project Server, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Planner, Azure DevOps, and Power BI.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining alignment with strategic goals.
Experience with budgeting and financial management for technology programs.
Strong knowledge of project management tools, governance processes, lifecycle management, and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to assess project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Strong leadership, facilitation, collaboration, communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
Demonstrated understanding of organizational change management and critical path management.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and lead newly developing initiatives.
Ability to work onsite three days per week in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Local candidates only.
Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.
Must participate in an in-person interview.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This is a 1099 Contract opportunity.
Assignment Start Date: July 27, 2026
Assignment End Date: June 30, 2027
Assignment Duration: Approximately 11 months
Hybrid work arrangement.
Candidate must work onsite three days per week.
Local candidates only.