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Job Title : IT Program Manager Work Type : Hybrid Location : Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Start Date : 07/27/2026 End Date : 06/30/2027 Industry Category : Information Technology / Government Employment Type : 1099 Contract Requisition ID : 806728 Overview We are seeking a senior-level IT Program Manager to lead enterprise Project & Product Delivery initiatives supporting critical technology programs. This role is responsible for overseeing multiple strategic initiatives, guiding cross-functional delivery teams, and ensuring successful execution across Agile, SAFe, Scrum, Waterfall, and Kanban environments. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with extensive program management experience, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and deep knowledge of VDOT and VITA project governance standards. Application Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates must: Be local to the Mechanicsville, Virginia area. Be able to work onsite three days per week. Hold a current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through PMI or a VITA Project Management certification. No other certifications will be accepted. Be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment. Participate in an in-person interview. Job Description The VDOT Program Manager will provide strategic leadership for enterprise IT programs within the Project & Product Delivery portfolio. This position oversees program execution across multiple initiatives, partnering with executive leadership, business stakeholders, Release Train Engineers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent delivery of organizational objectives. The successful candidate will establish and maintain project management frameworks, monitor program performance, manage risks, guide organizational change, and ensure compliance with VDOT and VITA standards while driving successful delivery of complex technology initiatives. Responsibilities Program Leadership 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. Project & Portfolio Management 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. Risk, Governance & Compliance 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. Stakeholder Collaboration 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. Operational Excellence Serve as a subject matter ex