Enter a job title or keyword
VDOT Project Manager 1
Job Location:
Job Location:
Mechanicsville, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
30 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
We are looking for Project Manager 1 (Min 5yrs Exp) REMOTE (Both Phone and In Person Interview)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DIRECT CLIENT Position
Number of positions: 1
Length: 12-24 Months
Work Address: Mechanicsville VA 23116
Immediate Interviews Both Phone and In Person Interview
Provide project coordination and Agile support for technology initiatives. This role assists Delivery manager with planning documentation reporting and facilitation of Agile ceremonies.
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 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.
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 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 establishedCommonwealth processes and seek guidance when encountering unfamiliar situations.
Willingness to learn and grow in both traditional and Agile project management disciplines.
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 establishedCommonwealth 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
Candidates must have ALL the Required skills in order to be considered for the position. Desired or Highly Desired skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.
Skill Matrix
| Experience with Business workflow processes | Required / Desired | Amount of Experience | Years of 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 | ||
| Required | 1 | Years |
