Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Mechanicsville, VA (Remote)
Duration: 6 Months
Job Description:
Responsibilities
- Support *** project planning activities, including maintaining project schedules, sprint plans, task lists, and work breakdown structures.
- Assist with Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives) and help ensure teams follow Agile practices.
- Update and maintain Agile boards (Azure DevOps) including user stories, tasks, acceptance criteria, and sprint progress.
- Prepare project and team documentation such as meeting minutes, status reports, risk and issue logs, change requests, and project artifacts required by COV PMD standards.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, track action items, and follow up with team members to ensure timely completion.
- Support project and sprint monitoring, escalating risks, blockers, or delays to senior PMs, Scrum Masters, or Product Owners.
- Maintain project repositories, SharePoint sites, and documentation libraries in accordance with VDOT and Commonwealth governance requirements.
- Assist with stakeholder communication, gathering updates, clarifying requirements, and supporting project deliverables.
- Perform basic data analysis to support reporting, dashboards, and decision making.
- Ensure compliance with *** ITD processes, COV ITRM standards, and CAI engagement expectations.
- Provide general administrative and logistical support to project and Scrum teams.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of project management principles, Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), and the project lifecycle.
- Experience with Agile concepts such as user stories, acceptance criteria, sprint velocity, burndown charts, and team capacity.
- Ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies and supporting Scrum team operations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise documentation and status updates.
- Basic analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and present information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and Agile tools such as Azure DevOps.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams, business partners, and technical staff.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation and reporting.
- Ability to follow established VDOT and Commonwealth processes and seek guidance when encountering unfamiliar situations.
- Willingness to learn and grow in both traditional and Agile project management disciplines.
Minimum Requirements
- Information Technology, Project Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 2-5 years of experience supporting projects, Agile teams, or administrative operations.
- Exposure to Agile methodologies through coursework, training, or hands on experience.
- Experience using standard office software and collaboration tools.
- Experience with Tolling environment
Preferred but not required:
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Foundations, or equivalent Agile certification
- CAPM or other entry level project management certification
