Senior IT Architect Jobs in Virginia
Senior IT Architect jobs in Virginia are open across Richmond, Herndon, and Tysons and other Virginia metros, with employers like Maximus, General Dynamics Information Technology, and M.C. Dean hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Overview
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex IT projects involving multiple teams, parallel work streams, and accelerated delivery timelines. Reporting to the Program Manager, this role is accountable for the successful delivery and outcomes of assigned projects. The Senior Project Manager guides project teams through all phases of the Commonwealth Standard for Project Management—Pre‑Select, Initiation, Planning, Execution and Control, and Closeout—ensuring compliance with required processes and the achievement of project goals.
The selected candidate will (high level):
- Technical Project Leadership: Serve as a hands‑on senior technical project manager partnering with development teams, business leaders, enterprise architects, and technology owners to deliver complex, multi‑platform IT initiatives, including those leveraging emerging AI capabilities.
- Cross‑functional Coordination: Direct and synchronize project tasks, resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations across ITD leadership, technical teams, business units, and governance bodies.
- Vendor & Partner Management: Oversee vendor, consultant, and contractor performance, including contract coordination, procurement collaboration, SOW validation, and delivery oversight.
- Project Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project artifacts (budgets, schedules, risks, issues, metrics, and status reports) and deliver timely updates aligned with the communications plan.
- Clear, Adaptive Communication: Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences, fostering alignment across IT, security, business teams, and vendor partners.
- Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, security, operational, and vendor‑related risks across all project phases.
- Architecture & Governance Alignment: Ensure all project solutions adhere to agency architecture standards, security policies, best practices, and VDOT/VITA project management governance requirements.
- Performance Measurement: Track and evaluate vendor and third‑party deliverables using defined KPIs and SLAs to ensure quality, timeliness, and contractual compliance.
- Milestone & Release Management: Manage project milestones, deliverables, change control, and release activities to ensure on‑time, on‑budget, and low‑disruption deployments.
- Testing Leadership: Coordinate planning and execution of testing activities, document test objectives, and ensure creation of detailed test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria.
- Training & Adoption Support: Support system and application training efforts to ensure smooth adoption, operational readiness, and effective knowledge transfer.
- Technical Expertise: Provide senior‑level guidance on system upgrades, cloud and infrastructure modernization, application migrations, and remediation of security or asset vulnerabilities.
- Data & Integration Literacy: Apply strong understanding of infrastructure, databases, APIs, and application architectures to support planning, estimation, and technical decision‑making.
Skillset:
- A proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex IT projects, experience managing migration project budgets and schedules
- Azure services: Familiarity with Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Database Migration Service
- AI Awareness: Working knowledge of LLMs, Agentic AI, automation platforms, and data-driven decision tools
- Cloud concepts: Understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid cloud environments
- Automation: Working knowledge of PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- DevOps: Knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines
- PMP / Agile / Scrum
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership: Ability to guide cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations
- Problem-solving: Strong analytical skills for risk mitigation and issue resolution
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and manage multiple concurrent projects
Job Overview
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex IT projects involving multiple teams, parallel work streams, and accelerated delivery timelines. Reporting to the Program Manager, this role is accountable for the successful delivery and outcomes of assigned projects. The Senior Project Manager guides project teams through all phases of the Commonwealth Standard for Project Management—Pre‑Select, Initiation, Planning, Execution and Control, and Closeout—ensuring compliance with required processes and the achievement of project goals.
The selected candidate will (high level):
- Technical Project Leadership: Serve as a hands‑on senior technical project manager partnering with development teams, business leaders, enterprise architects, and technology owners to deliver complex, multi‑platform IT initiatives, including those leveraging emerging AI capabilities.
- Cross‑functional Coordination: Direct and synchronize project tasks, resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations across ITD leadership, technical teams, business units, and governance bodies.
- Vendor & Partner Management: Oversee vendor, consultant, and contractor performance, including contract coordination, procurement collaboration, SOW validation, and delivery oversight.
- Project Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project artifacts (budgets, schedules, risks, issues, metrics, and status reports) and deliver timely updates aligned with the communications plan.
- Clear, Adaptive Communication: Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences, fostering alignment across IT, security, business teams, and vendor partners.
- Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, security, operational, and vendor‑related risks across all project phases.
- Architecture & Governance Alignment: Ensure all project solutions adhere to agency architecture standards, security policies, best practices, and VDOT/VITA project management governance requirements.
- Performance Measurement: Track and evaluate vendor and third‑party deliverables using defined KPIs and SLAs to ensure quality, timeliness, and contractual compliance.
- Milestone & Release Management: Manage project milestones, deliverables, change control, and release activities to ensure on‑time, on‑budget, and low‑disruption deployments.
- Testing Leadership: Coordinate planning and execution of testing activities, document test objectives, and ensure creation of detailed test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria.
- Training & Adoption Support: Support system and application training efforts to ensure smooth adoption, operational readiness, and effective knowledge transfer.
- Technical Expertise: Provide senior‑level guidance on system upgrades, cloud and infrastructure modernization, application migrations, and remediation of security or asset vulnerabilities.
- Data & Integration Literacy: Apply strong understanding of infrastructure, databases, APIs, and application architectures to support planning, estimation, and technical decision‑making.
Skillset:
- A proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex IT projects, experience managing migration project budgets and schedules
- Azure services: Familiarity with Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Database Migration Service
- AI Awareness: Working knowledge of LLMs, Agentic AI, automation platforms, and data-driven decision tools
- Cloud concepts: Understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid cloud environments
- Automation: Working knowledge of PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- DevOps: Knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines
- PMP / Agile / Scrum
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership: Ability to guide cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations
- Problem-solving: Strong analytical skills for risk mitigation and issue resolution
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and manage multiple concurrent projects
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Senior IT Architect Job Market in Virginia
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Who's Hiring
- Maximus5
- General Dynamics Information Technology4
- M.C. Dean2
- ABB1
- Amazon1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software22
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Law & Legal Services2
- Manufacturing2
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior IT architect jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering field
- Ten or more years of progressive IT experience with at least five in an architecture role
- Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
- TOGAF certification or demonstrated experience applying an enterprise architecture framework
- Experience designing solutions that meet security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
- Strong stakeholder communication skills including presenting architecture decisions to executive leadership
Senior IT Architect Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior IT architect jobs are there in Virginia?
There are 37+ senior IT architect openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Richmond, Herndon, and Tysons. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.
How much do senior IT architects make in Virginia?
Senior IT architects in Virginia earn a median of about $141,340 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,050 for the lowest 10% to over $210,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Virginia cities have the most senior IT architect jobs?
Richmond, Herndon, and Tysons have the most senior IT architect openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior IT architects in Virginia?
Employers hiring senior IT architects in Virginia include Maximus, General Dynamics Information Technology, and M.C. Dean, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior IT architect jobs in Virginia?
Yes. About 35% of senior IT architect openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.
How do I apply for senior IT architect jobs in Virginia?
You can apply to senior IT architect jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.
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