IT Program Manager

• Leading a portfolio of related technology and business initiatives that support the VSP mission.
• Overseeing program-level planning, coordination, governance, risk and issue management, resource and capacity planning, vendor oversight, financial stewardship, and executive communication.
• Ensuring that major technology initiatives are delivered effectively, aligned with Agency strategic needs, and integrated in ways that support public safety, operational excellence, and modernized service delivery.

Knowledge of:

• Program and project management principles, governance practices, and risk management methods applicable to complex technology environments.

Skill in:

• Coordinating and leading cross-functional teams, including the ability to align business, technical, and vendor stakeholders toward shared outcomes.
• Written and verbal communication with the ability to tailor messaging for executives, oversight bodies, technical staff, and business partners.
• Negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution, with the ability to build cooperative relationships and maintain productive engagement.
• Microsoft Office and program/project management tools, including the ability to produce clear documentation, reports, and visualizations.
• Strong organizational and planning.

Ability in/to:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, including evaluating alternatives, prioritizing competing needs, and supporting data driven decision-making.
• Develop and interpret program plans, budgets, roadmaps, and performance metrics to guide strategic and operational decision-making.
• Manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and ensure adherence to standards and policies.
• Support organizational change management efforts, including user readiness, adoption strategies, and communication planning.
• High emotional intelligence and sound judgement, including adaptability, situational awareness, and the ability to maintain professionalism in sensitive or high-impact environments.
• Considerable experience leading complex technology programs or large, multi-disciplinary initiatives, demonstrating the ability to coordinate resources, manage scope, and oversee delivery across business and technical domains.
• Demonstrated experience managing at least one project with a budget of $10 million or more, with direct responsibility for project oversight, coordination, and delivery.
• Experience working with vendors, including responsibility for procurement support, evaluation activities, and contract performance oversight.
• Experience planning and managing program or project budgets, interpreting financial information, and supporting financial decisions for large-scale initiatives.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in public sector or law enforcement IT projects preferred.
• Commonwealth IT Project Manager qualification preferred; willingness to obtain qualification required.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

At the Virginia State Police, we are more than just a law enforcement organization - we’re a united team of problem-solvers, protectors, and public servants shaping the future of the Commonwealth. Every role here strengthens our mission to preserve life, protect the vulnerable, and enhance safety while upholding civil liberties throughout Virginia.

When you join VSP, your skills create real impact across every community we serve. Our culture is built on being selfless, engaged, and aware, and we succeed through timely, purposeful action; clear communication; personal accountability; and continuous improvement - together. We prioritize the readiness and well-being of all our people, entrusting decision-making to those closest to the challenge and supporting one another with kind, direct feedback that helps us grow. At VSP, you will find meaningful work, real opportunities for advancement, and a supportive culture grounded in service, purpose, and the belief that we are One Mission. One Team. One VSP.

If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of something larger than yourself, your next career starts here.