Job Title: Project Manager PMP ROLE
Work Type: Hybrid
Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Salary/Rate: $95.25/hr
Start Date: October 14, 2026
End Date: June 30, 2027
Industry Category: Information Technology / Project Management
Employment Type: Contract
Requisition ID: 812068
Overview:
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking an experienced Project Manager / PMO Support Specialist to support its Information Technology Division. This role focuses on project governance, documentation, training, risk management, reporting, and project readiness. The successful candidate will help project managers follow established standards, maintain accurate project records, identify and manage risks, and improve project delivery across the agency.
Application:
Local candidates only. Candidates must hold an active PMP or ACP certification through PMI, or a qualifying VITA project management certification. No other certifications qualify. A copy of the certification must be submitted with the application. Candidates must agree to work onsite 2–3 days per week and attend an onsite interview if requested.
Job Description:
The PMO Support Specialist will provide direct support to VDOT's IT Project Management Office by maintaining project documentation, managing SharePoint Online libraries, coordinating training, overseeing project risks, and preparing recurring reports using Excel and Power BI. The role also supports project planning and execution by reviewing project plans, monitoring governance compliance, tracking risks and issues, and ensuring projects meet established requirements and reporting standards.
Responsibilities:
- Create, update, maintain, and publish PMO documentation for IT project managers and IT Division staff.
- Manage SharePoint Online document libraries, including document organization, indexing, accessibility, permissions, and governance.
- Develop and deliver in-person and virtual training for project managers and supporting staff.
- Prepare training materials, user guides, and other project management documentation.
- Serve as a risk manager for Commonwealth-level IT projects, supporting risk identification, mitigation planning, monitoring, and escalation.
- Prepare recurring reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI, ensuring data accuracy and useful insights.
- Review projects in the Planning phase and provide guidance to ensure readiness for execution.
- Monitor projects during execution to ensure compliance with governance requirements, meeting schedules, reporting standards, metrics tracking, risk and issue management, and quality assurance.
- Review project plans for completeness, including tasks, schedules, risks, resources, checkpoints, and status reporting.
- Work with project managers and teams to address documentation gaps and improve project governance.
- Support project management processes, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 10 years of experience in large-scale project management, project management tools, or related IT project management activities.
- At least 15 years of overall IT experience is expected.
- At least 8 years of experience in IT risk management, including risk identification, mitigation planning, monitoring, and escalation.
- At least 5 years of experience creating and maintaining professional project documentation.
- At least 5 years of experience developing and delivering training.
- At least 3 years of experience managing, indexing, and organizing documents in SharePoint.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Project, Visio, and Excel.
- Experience supporting project governance, reviewing project plans, monitoring compliance, and preparing project reports.
- Required certification: Active PMP or ACP certification through PMI, or a qualifying VITA project management certification. No other certifications are accepted. A copy of the certification must be provided.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with technology infrastructure projects; application development experience is also beneficial.
- Experience with VITA's Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) system and ECOS processes.
- Experience with Commonwealth IT procurement processes, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), VITA Statewide Contracts, and CAI Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Experience in proposal development and business writing.
- Previous project management experience with VDOT.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies, PMO standards, governance frameworks, and instructional design principles.
Benefits
Compensation:
- Salary Rate: $95.25 per hour.
Schedule:
- Hybrid schedule with 2–3 days onsite per week.
- Candidates must be available for onsite work as required.
Work Location:
- Mechanicsville, VA 23116.