Program Manager - Power Platform; Business Enablement - Richmond, VA ; onsite

Program Manager – Power Platform (Business Enablement)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman‑owned small business enterprise headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations.

VDOT is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the Business Integrated Solutions Division’s support team for tools like Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate. The role manages two analysts, oversees the Power Platform Community of Practice, and ensures user training across the agency. It also supports staff development in a matrixed environment, collaborates with senior leadership, and may assist with troubleshooting basic apps and flows.

• Manage intake, prioritization, and resource allocation for program requests and initiatives.
• Provide hands‑on support by building or troubleshooting simple Canvas Apps and Power Automate flows when needed.
• Support training, workshops, and adoption efforts that empower business users to build apps and flows.
• Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations through presentations to BISD and VDOT leadership.
• Establish and maintain governance, best practices, and lifecycle processes appropriate for low‑complexity solutions.
• Oversee technical delivery and review solution approaches to ensure security, compliance, and alignment with standards.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation and guidance for business users and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with IT, security, and business partners to align solutions with agency goals and policies.
• Identify risks and issues and implement mitigation plans to maintain delivery stability.

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, product ownership, or enterprise application delivery.
• Experience overseeing Microsoft Power Platform.
• Ability to build or troubleshoot simple Canvas Apps and Power Automate flows.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members while managing both strategy and operations.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and allocate work based on capacity, skills, and organizational needs.
• Strong understanding of governance, IT processes, and application lifecycle management.
• Experience collaborating with IT, security, and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

• Hands‑on experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, or Dataverse.
• Certifications such as Power Platform and Azure.
• Experience implementing or supporting governance for low‑code/no‑code platforms.
• Background in user training, adoption, or change management.
• Experience in public‑sector or transportation‑focused environments.
• Experience leading and managing teams.

1221

E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219 (onsite)

$130K-140K/yr 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.