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Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Project Manager/PMO Coordinator
Role Title
Computer Operations Manager I
Role Code
39013-FP
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
05
Position Number
28000847
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Division
NV280-VP of College Computing
Work Location
Multiple Locations
Hiring Range
$105,000 to $115,000/yr max
Emergency/Essential Personnel
Yes
EEO Category
3-Technicians
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
The position is eligible for up to two days of telework after successful completion of the probation period.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description:
The Project Manager / PMO Coordinator provides project management support across technology and business initiatives, including cloud-based software implementations, transitions from legacy systems to cloud platforms, infrastructure efforts supporting college modernization, and initiatives focused on improving the customer experience. The position serves as a liaison between the Technical Product Manager, Program Manager/PMO leadership, developers, and business analysts. It supports the development of PMO standards and may provide team-lead guidance to other project managers to promote consistency across the portfolio.
Duties and Tasks:

• Coordinate daily project activities, schedules, deliverables, and status reporting across multiple concurrent projects.
• Serve as a communication bridge between technical and business teams, including developers, analysts, product managers, QA, and PMO leadership.
• Support planning, scope clarification, resource coordination, and execution activities-especially for cloud-based initiatives and system transitions.
• Track dependencies, risks, issues, and timelines; escalate concerns with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to the creation, improvement, and maintenance of PMO project management standards, templates, dashboards, and documentation.
• Provide team-lead guidance to project managers to ensure consistency in documentation, tracking, reporting, and governance.
• Coordinate with business analysts on requirements and with technical teams on dependencies, integration points, and environment readiness.
• Communicate project updates to stakeholders with transparency around progress, milestones, risks, and impacts.
• Assist with portfolio-level reporting and PMO process improvements to strengthen delivery maturity.
• Helps evaluate technology constraints, system impacts, data considerations, and integration requirements during planning
• Make regular requests from employees for updates and input on college decisions and share feedback with supervisors for inclusion in the NOVA Brief.

Special Assignments:
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required KSAs:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate project procedures, technical requirements, and business processes.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical teams and troubleshoot issues related to project dependencies, system changes, or cloud transitions.
• Knowledge of core project management practices, software development lifecycle, documentation standards, and governance processes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledgeable with PMO frameworks and delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Knowledge of Microsoft products (e.g., Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Project).

Minimum Work Requirements:

• Experience managing or coordinating technology projects within an IT, PMO, or business environment.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, or MS Project.
• Experience supporting or coordinating system transitions, digital modernization, or enterprise-level initiatives.
• Project management experience with cloud-based software solutions and/or transitions from legacy systems to cloud environments.
• Experience implementing and interpreting technical policies, processes, or project governance standards.
• Experience providing customer service, stakeholder communication, or user support.
• Experience with cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, SaaS platforms), integration patterns, and system modernization concepts.

Additional Considerations

• Additional Considerations:
  • Experience in higher education or a public sector environment
  • Experience in a large and complex organization
  • Experience with TeamDynamix ITSM
  • Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for ITSM and ESM.
  • Any specific functional and/or technical training or certification in IT-related sciences
  • Certifications or training in project management or IT-related disciplines (e.g., CAPM, PMP, Agile/Scrum, ITIL).

Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4561P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/06/2026
Job Close Date
07/27/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA's commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA's mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA's Annual Security Reports.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/97949