Project Manager 2 - Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager 2 in Richmond, VA. This full-time contract position entails managing project scope, schedule, and budget for the Virginia Department of Corrections. Responsibilities include developing project charters, ensuring documentation, and managing project risks. Applicants should have proficiency in MS Office 365 and Azure DevOps and ideally have PMP certification. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and annual salary in the range of $90K-$95K with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and delivery is essential.
• Certification in project management is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with requirements elicitation and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop project charter and work plan.
• Ensure project documentation is complete.
• Provide requirement elicitation, analysis, and documentation.
• Identify and resolve project risks/issues.

Skills

Experience in MS Office 365/MS Project

MS Azure DevOps experience

Project Planning/Execution/Reporting/Closing

Problem Resolution/Critical thinking

Leading work groups

Defining Schedules/Milestones

Large System Implementation

Agile & Waterfall Methodologies

Requirements Elicitation/Documentation/Analysis

Systems/Integration/UAT Testing

Education

PMP Certification

Job description

Project Manager 2

Department: Department of Corrections (DOC)

Job Responsibilities

• Define, document, and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop project charter and work plan, tracking budget and schedule progress via appropriate metrics.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute standard project management artifacts (including but not limited to risk assessments, project charter, RACI matrix, communication plan, project schedule, status reports).
• Ensure applicable project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Manage projects within the larger VITA procurement and project management governance processes.
• Provide requirement elicitation, analysis, and documentation as needed.
• Provide oversight to ensure projects are implemented according to the operational and financial needs of the Agency.
• Create and implement a communication plan.
• Ensure relevant staff are informed of upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring smooth completion of work responsibilities.
• Identify, track, and ensure resolution of risks/issues and removal of barriers.
• Perform financial and administrative functions to ensure successful execution of projects.
• Prepare financial or budget plans and allocation along with the planning and finance department in accordance with each requirement.
• Provide detailed reports to stakeholders and agency management with respect to the status of the project and expenditures.
• Facilitate project conference calls, status meetings, planning sessions, and provide for meeting notes.
• Be a consultant to stakeholders and communicate project status throughout the project lifecycle.
• Additional required job duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in MS Office 365/MS Project required
• MS Azure DevOps experience
• Four years of experience in the following
  • Project Planning/Execution/Reporting/Closing
  • Problem Resolution/Critical thinking
  • Leading work groups
  • Defining Schedules/Milestones
  • Large System Implementation
  • Experience with Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• PMP Certification (not required but highly desired)
• Requirements Elicitation/Documentation/Analysis experience
• Systems/Integration/UAT Testing (including planning, execution, resolution, reporting experience)

Location: 6900 Atmore Dr, Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Status: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $90K-95K per annum with benefits

Citizenship: US Citizenship or Green card holder

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.