Project Manager PMP - Project Manager PMP

We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT projects involving multiple teams and concurrent work streams. Reporting to the Program Manager, the selected candidate will oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery, compliance with Commonwealth project management standards, and achievement of project objectives.

• Lead and manage complex IT projects across multiple teams, ensuring successful delivery, stakeholder alignment, and adherence to project governance standards.
• Coordinate project planning, execution, risk management, budgeting, reporting, and release activities to achieve on‑time and on‑budget outcomes.
• Oversee vendor and contractor performance, including procurement coordination, deliverable tracking, and compliance with KPIs, SLAs, and contractual requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for cloud modernization, infrastructure upgrades, application migrations, and security remediation initiatives while ensuring alignment with architecture and security standards.
• Facilitate testing, training, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration to support successful implementation, user adoption, and operational readiness.

• 5+ years of experience managing large‑scale, complex IT projects, including project budgeting, scheduling, and delivery oversight.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), hybrid cloud environments, and cloud migration initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience with automation technologies, including Power Shell, Azure CLI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Dev Ops/CI/CD practices.
• PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification with proven experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for technical and business audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to mitigate risks, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple concurrent projects; experience with Azure migration services and AI technologies (LLMs, Agentic AI, automation platforms) is highly desired.

Location: 9120 Lockwood Bvld, Mechanicsville, VA (Hybrid)

$120K-130K/A with benefits

US Citizenship or Green card holder

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.