Special Projects Manager — Remote-Eligible Role

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is seeking a Special Projects Manager within the Division of Benefit Programs. This role supports the Director by planning, leading, and executing numerous simultaneous projects—potentially spanning divisions and external partners—and serving as a central coordination hub for prioritizing workload and ensuring successful outcomes.

The position requires strong organizational skills, independence, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management, including handling multifaceted initiatives.
• Experience providing executive level support with handling confidential information and high-priority tasks.
• Experience developing presentations and reports for executive review.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute multiple projects within the Division of Benefit Programs.
• Coordinate with directors and stakeholders to surface issues needing leadership attention.
• Organize information, prepare meeting materials, and monitor project progress.

Skills

Project management

Executive support

Presentations

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Asana

Excel

Job description

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is seeking a Special Projects Manager within the Division of Benefit Programs. This role supports the Director by planning, leading, and executing numerous simultaneous projects—potentially spanning divisions and external partners—and serving as a central coordination hub for prioritizing workload and ensuring successful outcomes.

The position requires strong organizational skills, independence, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while