Project Manager (Remote)

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