Project Lead

Job Title: Project Lead (Project Manager)

Location: Richmond, VA

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.

Job Responsibilities

Experience implementing and maintaining a local government Community Development and Regulation system using the Cityworks Online PLL or Trimble Unity Permit software platforms.

Mastery of project management methodology and experienceor familiarity with major, defined program management approaches (PMI, Agile,Six Sigma).

Significant knowledge of project planning/scheduling tools (for example, Microsoft Project), with a solid track record of practical application.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.

Effective influence and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly control resources.

Strong knowledge and understanding of local government processes related to land permitting, plan review, inspection, and code enforcement.

Ability to large multi-department project team to match CDR software to business requirements, including leadership in research on current and emerging technology options.

Required skills and experience

Seven or more years of progressively responsible IT experience.

Five years of successfully managing Community Development and Regulation projects.

Five or more years of experience with Planning and Community Development business problem solving.

Experience in leading diverse teams.

Experience and ability in using soft skills and people skills .

Experience with implementation of software systems and platforms.

Experience meeting with stakeholders and clients and gathering the project's requirements, goals, and scope.

Knowledge of the System Development Lifecycle

Workflow and prioritization of assignments.

Integration with calendaring and email for work management.

Correspondence management.

Document management including storage, retrieval, and version control.

Mobile access.

Payment engines (collections from customers).

Business intelligence.