IT Project Manager
*This is a remote position - Local to Richmond, VA only please

Description:

• Our client is seeking someone to provide project coordination and Agile support for their technology initiatives.
• This role assists Delivery Manager with planning documentation reporting and facilitation of Agile ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Support client’s 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 client 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 client ITD processes COV ITRM standards and other engagement expectations.
• Provide general administrative and logistical support to project and Scrum teams.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• 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 client and Commonwealth processes and seek guidance when encountering unfamiliar situations.
• Willingness to learn and grow in both traditional and Agile project management disciplines.
• 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

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience supporting projects, Agile teams, or administrative operations., Required 3 Years
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Foundations, or equivalent Agile certification, Highly desired 5 Years
• Ability to analyze and document business and systems processes, Desired 5 Years
• Experience with Tolling environment, Required 1 Years

Proper email communication will only be done to and from @astyra.com email addresses. Please ensure you are communicating with approved Astyra recruiters by checking this point when receiving offers and messages from us. Please ensure you are communicating within these guidelines and proper channels for the quickest possible interview consideration!

#ASTIT

Pay: $50.00 - $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident?
• How many years of experience do you have with project planning activities (i.e., maintaining project schedules, sprint plans, task lists, and work breakdown structures)?
• How many years of experience do you have coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, tracking action items, and following up with team members to ensure timely completion?
• How many years of experience do you have with Agile methodologies (hands-on or coursework)?
• How many years of experience do you have in Tolling environments?
• Do you have a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification (CAPM) or other entry-level project management certification?

Work Location: Remote