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Job Description Role: IT Program Manager Location: Hybrid – Richmond, Virginia – 3 days/Week onsite. VISA: US, GC holder, and H1B can apply. Candidate will lead and manage Project & Product delivery program team using Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, and Kanban methodologies. This includes working with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Project Managers, and Scrum Masters to ensure delivery of initiatives. Working closely with all stakeholders including senior leadership, business, cross-functional teams, and vendors. This position’s specific responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to: Oversee initiatives for the program Work with business to collaborate and deliver the initiatives Oversee work in assigned program to ensure consistent delivery Assign resources to complete initiative planning and delivery Monitor and report deviations to the critical path of the initiative Define and monitor control points for the program Ensure compliance with VDOT and VITA policies, standards, and guidelines Work with peers and subordinates to define strategic direction for the assigned program Be an expert in VDOT and VITA project management procedures and requirements Be an expert in the use of the division core project management tool, Microsoft Project Online (POL) Establish and maintain Agile, Scaled, Kanban, and Waterfall project management frameworks and supporting practices Monitor initiatives for policy and procedure compliance Detect risks and issues, escalate as needed to ensure mitigation Guide RTEs/SMs and PMs in risk management Guide project managers in managing organizational change, schedule, and budget Define and track KPIs for the program Minimum Qualifications Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery aligned with strategic goals 10 years of experience leading and managing direct reports, setting team strategy Strong leadership and team management abilities Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of stakeholder interaction at all levels Problem-solving mindset with creative challenge handling Experience in budgeting and financial management related to product lines Effective interaction with customers and project team members Knowledge of project management tools, methods, and practices Effective oral and written communication skills PMP certification Advanced skills in Microsoft Project Professional 15 years' experience with Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, SAFe, and Kanban methodologies 15 years' experience managing complex projects with multiple workstreams and organizational change Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities Strong understanding of MS Project, Project Server, SharePoint, Teams, Planner, Azure DevOps, and Power BI Ability to assess risks and issues and determine mitigation strategies Understanding of project portfolio, lifecycle, governance, and organizational change processes Strong facilitation and collaboration skills Ability to develop processes incorporating best practices and stakeholder needs Ability to create clear procedural documentation Effective articulation of thoughts and ideas for new initiatives Ideal candidates are self-starters capable of articulating ideas and supporting newly developed initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr