Project Manager

Provide project coordination and Agile support for client technology initiatives. This role assists Delivery manager with planning documentation reporting and facilitation of Agile ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Support client 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 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

Required/Desired Skills