Technology Project Manager

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Corporate Technology Enablement Team is seeking a skilled Technology Project Manager to join the team. In this role, you will play a vital part in orchestrating the planning, execution and successful delivery of our diverse technology initiatives and programs. Your responsibilities will encompass steering the complete lifecycle of various Technology projects both within VHB's internal landscape and potentially in collaboration with external clients. This involves overseeing the entire spectrum of project activities, from conception, requirements gathering, and design, to development, testing, and implementation that are aimed at providing technological solutions to meet the end-users' business needs.

Typical projects involve a wide array of technologies and applications of technologies including areas such as Digital Twins, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), GIS, Big Data Analytics, Application Development, Relational Database Management Systems and Mobile Data Collection. Your role will be pivotal in steering these initiatives toward success.

The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule from any of these VHB Mid-Atlantic region offices: Richmond, VA; Williamsburg, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Tysons, VA; Washington, DC; or Raleigh, NC.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate will work with a degree of autonomy while working under moderate supervision. Your role will encompass managing, coordinating, and setting priorities for the complete life cycle of the technology-driven projects.

Responsibilities

• Implements robust project management processes and methodologies to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget, adhere to high quality standards, and exceed customer expectations.
• Manages technical and non-technical aspects of small to medium-scale projects.
• Conducts financial and budgetary analysis to determine project value and identify the most suitable solution that aligns with user needs and VHB standards.
• Determines project needs and secure resources , efficiently assigns tasks and responsibilities, and oversees resource allocation and day-to-day project flow.
• Serves as a liaison between team members, external clients, and upper management, fostering effective communication and alignment.
• Ensures the adherence to deadlines and established quality benchmarks, providing comprehensive reports to clients or project sponsors.
• Offers guidance and technical mentorship to project team members; communicates clear job expectations; monitors performance and evaluates results.
• Actively engages in professional and personal growth, aligning with career aspirations.
• Executes all job responsibilities while adhering to relevant federal, state, and local regulations as well as VHB's internal policies and procedures.

Skills & Abilities

• Exemplary skills in concurrently managing multiple projects.
• Solid grasp of technical intricacies related to software and systems.
• Proven record of ability to foster partnership, exert influence, provide consultation, and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Collaborative with capability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner, while maintaining effective and positive collaboration with colleagues.
• Initiative-taking, highly organized, and detail oriented.
• Skills and knowledge must be commensurate with required experience and job level.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of related technology experience within the A/E/C industry
• Minimum of 0-2 years of project management experience
• BS in Computer Science, GIS, Engineering, Geography, or similar area degree
• PMP Certification preferred.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $75,000-$120,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as location, individual qualifications, education, and experience.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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