Title: IT Program Manager

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $102,002 - $165,754

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Annex Building

Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is excited to announce an opportunity to serve as an IT Program Manager in our Performance Transformation Division. This position is located in Richmond, VA.

The IT Program Manager will play a pivotal role in defining how Power Platform, SharePoint Online, Teams, and DocuSign gets adopted within VDOT. The successful candidate will be at the forefront in orchestrating the adoption process to help VDOT achieve higher maturity levels of service delivery and adoption of these tools. Join us in this journey of digital transformation.

Position specific responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direction for the adoption of Power Platform, SharePoint Online, Teams & DocuSign tools.
  
  


• Create guidelines and best practices on how to leverage these tools together to bring cultural change & process improvements within the organization.
  
  


• Support stakeholders in streamlining workflows/processes, foster collaboration and improve content management practices.
  
  


• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Must be adaptable and committed to continuous learning. Stays abreast of the latest updates and features within these platforms to maintain operational effectiveness.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Skill in managing IT functions including IT Governance and Compliance, Enterprise & Business Architecture, IT Service Management, Asset Management, Infrastructure and Ops, Application Development, PPM & Projects, or Data and BI Management.
  
  


• Skill in financial management.
  
  


• Knowledge and skill with technologies and functions appropriate to leading an IT program area.
  
  


• Skill in people and resource management.
  
  


• Skill in leading IT professionals in the planning, analyzing, designing, developing or implementing information technology programs, projects or systems for a large organization.
  
  

Additional Considerations

• PL-900 (Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals).
  
  


• PL-400 (Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate).
  
  


• Proficiency with PowerBI.
  
  


• PMI Project Manager Certification as applicable.
  
  


• Experience leading IT professionals.
  
  


• A combination of training, experience or education in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field is desired.
  
  

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Alanna Meekins

Phone: (804) 920 - 8523

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.