IT Program Manager – Power Platform

Job Title: IT Program Manager – Power PlatformClient: Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite weekly)Duration: 1+ Year Contract (Long-term, extension possible)Local Requirement:Candidates must currently live within 1 hour of Richmond, VA.❌ No relocation candidates.Job SummaryVDOT is seeking an IT Program Manager – Power Platform with 7+ years of IT experience. The role focuses on enabling business teams to use Microsoft Power Platform tools, modernizing applications, and leading application rationalization initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Power Platform and application modernization projectsWork with business and IT teams to implement solutionsBuild and deploy solutions using:Power AppsPower AutomatePower BIAnalyze application portfolio for optimization opportunitiesCreate dashboards for application performance and usagePresent updates and recommendations to leadershipTrain business units on Power Platform developmentIdentify opportunities to consolidate or retire legacy applicationsRequired Experience8+ years in Program ManagementApplication Portfolio ManagementBusiness/Application ArchitectureStrong enterprise-level Power Platform experienceExperience leading application rationalization projectsRequired SkillsPower AppsPower AutomatePower BIAzure integrationsApplication Lifecycle Management (ALM)Low-code/No-code platformsCloud technologiesCross-functional team leadershipStrong communication and stakeholder managementEducation / CertificationsBachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related fieldPower Platform / Azure certifications are a plusSkills MatrixVerbal & written communication 8+ yearsBusiness process improvement 8+ yearsLeadership & team management 5+ yearsTraining business units on Power Platform 5+ yearsNegotiation & conflict resolution 5+ years