Title: AOT Special Projects Manager - Finance Bureau

Application Deadline Date: 01/20/2026

Req ID: 54046

Department: Transportation Agency

Location:

Barre, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $37.06

Maximum Salary: $58.45

Overview

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is filling the position of AOT Special Projects Manager within the AOT Finance Bureau to lead the Agency's adoption of the State of Vermont's upcoming Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for payroll and financials.

This position will be responsible for:

Coordinating a business process review including cataloging functions, process mapping, and systems inventory which includes AOT internal subject matter experts;
Identifying process inefficiencies, duplicative work tasks, and system redundancy to inform business needs of the new IT system;
Working with Agency of Digital Services partners to develop AOT system requirements to support the Agency's business needs;
Proactively engaging with any relevant SOV internal stakeholders (BGS, AOA, ADS, etc.) to advocate for the Agency's business needs and ensure contract negotiations with the vendor support these needs;
Becoming knowledgeable on the new system through system testing and learning from the vendor, with the goal of later training AOT internal users of the system when it goes live, and possibly developing an AOT-specific training program for the system;
Communicating with AOT internal users frequently to ensure overall system acceptance; and
Documenting all system decisions, limitations, and functionality for posterity.

In addition to time this position will devote to the ERP project, this position will also be expected to be knowledgeable in both VTBuys and VAMIS (Vermont Asset Management Information System), and support AOT users as questions arise with both systems.

The successful candidate for this position will have, or develop, a mastery of the Agency's current payroll system (MATS) and the Agency's current financial system (STARS) and utilize this knowledge to shape both the Agency's future business processes and the ERP system configuration for AOT.

Who May Apply

This position, AOT Special Projects Manager - Finance Bureau (Job Requisition #54046), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Candace Elmquist at candace.elmquist@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is generally performed in a standard office setting, but some travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular work schedule may be anticipated. There is pressure from the need to meet deadlines and dealing with people who have strong opinions or may be upset. Tact and diplomacy may be required in dealing with some situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) or more years of experience in project management, policy, or related field INCLUDING two (2) or more years of experience in budget preparation, contracts, finance, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, engineering, environmental science, public policy, public administration, or a related field.
Experience in continuous improvement.
Ability to collaborate and coordinate with various levels of personnel, local communities, federal and state partners.
Previous experience working in government agencies or similar public sector roles.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.