Senior Project Manager

State of Indiana; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Transportation – Vincennes District, seeks a Senior Project Manager to serve as the primary point of contact for complex transportation initiatives. The role oversees overall work progress, technical performance, and team management across all project phases.

The Senior Project Manager will manage budgets and schedules, develop staff, and establish project management processes to ensure scope and quality requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage projects of relatively high complexity and dollar value.
• Ability to plan project scope and schedule consistent with project development process.
• Ability to establish and manage project budget with understanding of financial implications.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• At least 8 years of project management experience or completion of Purdue's Project Management Essentials Course.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

Skills

High-complexity projects

Budget and schedule planning

Delegation and workflow management

Leadership and staff development

Project management experience (8+ yrs)

Coaching and feedback skills

Job description

The Senior Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for complex transportation projects at the Indiana Department of Transportation's Vincennes District, overseeing overall work progress, technical performance, and team management. The role involves leading project delivery across all phases from planning through closeout, managing budgets and schedules, developing staff, and establishing project management processes to meet scope and quality requirements.

Key qualifications:

• Ability to manage projects of relatively high complexity and dollar value
• Ability to plan project scope and schedule consistent with project development process
• Ability to establish and manage project budget with understanding of financial implications
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow
• At least 8 years of project management experience or completion of Purdue's Project Management Essentials Course
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance, coach, and develop employee skillsets