Project Manager

*Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI)* is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, VA, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serving 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. YSI is seeking a Project Manager (Intermediate) to support leadership and teams for IT-related projects, utilizing Agile and Waterfall methodologies. *Responsibilities:* · Planning, coordination, reporting, and documentation to ensure successful project execution. · Support Agile activities such as Kanban boards, Scrum meetings, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, demonstrations, and backlog reviews. · Prepare written documentation, including briefings, technical reports, meeting minutes, and memorandums. *Required Skills & Experience * · Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Administration, or related discipline; equivalent professional experience will also be considered. · At least 5 years of experience in IT project management, with proven experience applying both waterfall and Agile methodologies. o This must include managing projects through a traditional waterfall lifecycle and utilizing Agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban (including sprint planning, backlog management, and use of Kanban boards). · Demonstrated proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies, with a specific preference for Agile practices including Kanban board management and Scrum framework implementation. · Proven experience facilitating core Agile ceremonies, such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Daily Scrums, and backlog refinement sessions to ensure team alignment and velocity. · Advanced capability in preparing professional written documentation, including executive-level briefings, technical reports, meeting minutes, and official memorandums. · Experience managing enterprise-wide IT initiatives, with the ability to adapt project scope and execution in response to policy changes, new technology integration, or emerging capabilities. · Demonstrated ability to maintain continual liaison with senior leadership to ensure project alignment with organizational priorities and to effectively communicate technical requirements and status updates. · *Active Top Secret clearance required.* Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * 403(b) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * PMP Location: * Quantico, VA 22134 (Preferred) Security clearance: * Top Secret (Required) Ability to Commute: * Quantico, VA 22134 (Required) Work Location: In person