Junior IT Project Manager

Job Description:

Position Number: 503408
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Junior IT Project Manager
Job Location: Remote, USA
Work Model: Remote
Shift: Regular
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 38.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 40.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Agile, Azure, Kanban, Project Management, SCRUM
Experience Desired: Experience supporting projects, Agile teams, or administrative operations (3 yrs); Ability to analyze and document business and systems processes (5 yrs); Experience with Tolling environment (1 yrs); Information Technology, Project Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered (3 yrs); Exposure to Agile methodologies through coursework, training, or hands on experience (3 yrs)
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification

**C2C is not available**

***Only qualified Junior IT Project Manager candidates located in the Mechanicsville, VA area will be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***

Preferred Certification:
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Foundations
• Equivalent Agile certification
• CAPM or other entry-level project management certification

Required Skills:
• Experience supporting projects, Agile teams, or administrative operations (3 Years)
• Experience with a Tolling environment (1 year)
• Information Technology, Project Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Exposure to Agile methodologies through coursework, training, or hands-on experience
• Experience using standard office software and collaboration tools

Preferred Skills:
• Ability to analyze and document business and systems processes

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

Job 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

Interview Process: Both Phone and In-Person Interviews

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**