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Project Manager (Intermediate) |
Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.
YSI is seeking a Project Manager to support leadership and teams for IT-related projects, utilizing Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- Planning, coordination, reporting, and documentation to ensure successful project execution.
- Support Agile activities such as Kanban boards, Scrum meetings, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, demonstrations, and backlog reviews.
- Prepare written documentation, including briefings, technical reports, meeting minutes, and memorandums.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Administration, or related discipline; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- At least 5 years of experience in IT project management, with proven experience applying both waterfall and Agile methodologies.
- This must include managing projects through a traditional waterfall lifecycle and utilizing Agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban (including sprint planning, backlog management, and use of Kanban boards).
- Demonstrated proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies, with a specific preference for Agile practices including Kanban board management and Scrum framework implementation.
- Proven experience facilitating core Agile ceremonies, such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Daily Scrums, and backlog refinement sessions to ensure team alignment and velocity.
- Advanced capability in preparing professional written documentation, including executive-level briefings, technical reports, meeting minutes, and official memorandums.
- Experience managing enterprise-wide IT initiatives, with the ability to adapt project scope and execution in response to policy changes, new technology integration, or emerging capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain continual liaison with senior leadership to ensure project alignment with organizational priorities and to effectively communicate technical requirements and status updates.
- Active Top Secret clearance required.
US Citizen or Green card holder only
YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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