This position is considered hybrid remote. However, reporting onsite is required for the first 90 days for onboarding and training purposes. After the initial 90-day period, hybrid remote work may be available, subject to department approval and business needs.

Apply today and help modernize vital City services!

The City of Chesapeake is seeking an experienced and dynamic IT Project Manager to lead critical components of our internal projects and support future high-impact IT initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in modernizing systems for one of Virginia's most forward-looking cities.

As the primary liaison between City stakeholders and selected vendors, the IT Project Manager will coordinate communications, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management. The successful candidate will bring a strategic and technical mindset to project planning and execution-ensuring timelines, deliverables, and budgets are met while maintaining compliance and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead project manager on the City's Project Team
• Lead complex IT projects
• Act as the primary point of contact between the City and vendors, managing communications, schedules, and expectations
• Define project goals, milestones, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with City and vendor stakeholders
• Track progress using SharePoint and other project management tools
• Manage risks, issues, and change requests with a focus on resolution and minimal disruption
• Ensure documentation, test plans, training aids, and reports are current and actionable
• Coordinate project resources across functional, technical, and executive teams
• Monitor contract compliance, approve modifications, and facilitate payments
• Report project status through formal meetings and executive updates

Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale, multi-phase technical projects from inception to completion
• Proven success in managing multimillion-dollar project budgets
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional resource coordination
• Strong proficiency in SharePoint and project tracking tools
• Demonstrated experience with risk management, testing, training, and project documentation
• Effective organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of public sector processes and terminology
• Experience establishing or working within a Project Management Office (PMO)
• Prior experience in Government or politically sensitive environments is highly desirable

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to work beyond normal business hours during peak periods or City emergencies
• Ability to adapt to evolving priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact by modernizing the City's infrastructure, improving citizen services, and shaping the future of digital government. If you're a results-driven leader with a passion for public service and innovation, we encourage you to apply today.

Join us and help lead the digital transformation of Chesapeake.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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