VDOT Program Manager - Power Platform (Business Enablement) (Short Term)

Job Title : VDOT Program Manager - Power Platform (Business Enablement) (Short Term)

Work Type : Onsite

Location : Richmond, VA 23219

Start Date : 06/10/2026

End Date : 06/30/2026

Industry Category : Information Technology / Public Sector

Employment Type : 1099 Contract

Requisition ID : 801336

Overview
The Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead business enablement initiatives leveraging Microsoft Power Platform tools. This role plays a key part in supporting enterprise-wide adoption of low-code solutions, driving operational efficiency, and enabling business users through training, governance, and technical leadership.

Application
Candidates must be local to Richmond, VA and available to interview in person. Submissions are limited to two candidates per vendor. Address verification is required. Candidates must confirm the ability to work onsite and comply with all stated requirements.

Job Description
The Technical Program Manager leads the Business Integrated Solutions Division’s technical support team, focusing on the adoption and use of Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate across the agency. This role oversees analysts supporting business users, leads training and community initiatives, and ensures delivery of scalable, compliant solutions. The position partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to manage priorities, drive governance, and deliver impactful solutions. Occasional hands-on support may be required to troubleshoot or build simple applications and workflows.

Responsibilities

Technical Program Leadership

• Manage intake, prioritization, and allocation of program requests and initiatives
• Oversee delivery of Power Platform solutions, ensuring alignment with security and compliance standards
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, best practices, and lifecycle processes for low-code solutions
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain program stability

Technical Support & Development

• Provide hands-on support building or troubleshooting Canvas Apps and Power Automate flows when required
• Review and guide solution design to ensure scalability and adherence to standards
• Develop and maintain documentation for solutions and processes

Training & Adoption

• Lead training sessions, workshops, and enablement initiatives for business users
• Support the Power Platform Community of Practice and drive adoption across the agency

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with IT, security, and business stakeholders to align solutions with organizational goals
• Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to leadership through presentations and reporting
• Support a matrixed team structure and contribute to development of analysts across the division

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, product ownership, or enterprise application delivery
• 7+ years of proven experience working with Microsoft Power Platform
• 7+ years of demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members while managing both strategy and operations
• 7+ years of experience with executive communication and presentation
• 7+ years of experience managing competing priorities and allocating work based on capacity and organizational needs
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future
• Must physically reside in the United States for the duration of the assignment
• Must be local to Richmond, VA with address verification required
• Must be able to interview in person and work onsite in Richmond, VA

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Compensation
This is a 1099 Contract role offering $76 – $96 per hour.

Schedule

• Start Date: 06/10/2026
• End Date: 06/30/2026
• Duration: Approximately 3 weeks
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Must be available to work onsite in Richmond, VA

Work Location
1221 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219

• Onsite requirement with regular presence in Richmond, VA
• Candidates must be local; no relocation or remote options available