Project Manager 4
TOMORROW HIRE · Richmond, Virginia, United States · Posted Jul 9, 2026
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Job Title : Project Manager 4
Work Type : Hybrid
Location : Richmond, VA 23219
Start Date : 07/06/2026
End Date : 06/30/2027
Industry Category : Information Technology / Government
Employment Type : 1099 Contract
Pay Rate : $73 – $93 per hour
Requisition ID : 804925
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager 4 to lead the successful delivery of complex, enterprise-level IT initiatives. This role is responsible for managing multiple project teams and workstreams within an aggressive delivery schedule while ensuring compliance with VDOT and VITA project management standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical project manager with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills who thrives in Scaled Agile and hybrid project environments.
Application
Applications will be reviewed as received.
Candidates must:
Physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.
Reside within the Richmond metropolitan area.
Be willing to participate in both web-based and in-person interviews.
Be willing to work onsite at least three days per week, as determined by management.
Provide a valid candidate email address at the time of submission.
Job Description
The Project Manager 4 will oversee the planning, execution, governance, and successful delivery of large-scale IT projects supporting VDOT's Asset Management Division. This position will lead cross-functional technical and business teams, coordinate with vendors and external stakeholders, manage project budgets and schedules, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while adhering to Commonwealth and VITA project management methodologies.
Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Lead complex enterprise IT projects through all phases of the Commonwealth Standard for Project Management, including Preselect, Initiation, Planning, Execution and Control, and Closeout.
Serve as the primary technical project manager working closely with development teams and business stakeholders.
Manage multiple project workstreams while maintaining alignment with overall program objectives.
Define project metrics and communicate project status, progress, risks, and milestones to stakeholders.
Project Planning and Delivery
Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource plans, and risk registers.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Coordinate project dependencies across internal and external teams.
Manage project milestones and deliverables while maintaining governance compliance.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Coordinate activities with VDOT Information Technology Division leadership and staff.
Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional technical teams.
Partner with vendors, consultants, contractors, procurement offices, and external organizations throughout project execution.
Coordinate activities with VDOT and VITA Project Management Offices.
Project Governance and Quality
Ensure compliance with VDOT and VITA project management standards and governance requirements.
Facilitate requirements gathering, use case documentation, and design workshops.
Oversee preparation of test objectives, test plans, and test cases.
Support system implementation and application training activities.