Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite; telework only if government authorizes)

Status: Full-time, Contract

Clearance: Public Trust

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 to serve as the contractor s primary management lead for the task order, with responsibility for overall team oversight and day-to-day contract performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Contractor s team and be responsible for performance of the work under the task order.
• Have full authority, either personally or through the designated Alternate, to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of the contract.
• Coordinate project calls with stakeholders.
• Coordinate strategic decisions and the roadmap with Contractor and Government PMs
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and discussions; and provide GFE reports upon request.
• Oversee technology/application development, risk management, and resource allocation
• Prepare and maintain high-level schedules and budgets
• Interface with the client on a day-to-day basis
• Direct completion of project-specific tasks within estimated timeframes and budget constraints
• Manage day-to-day Agile/Scrum activities
• Review work products for completeness and adherence to customer requirements
• Deliver status presentations and lead client meetings.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor s degree. Education substitution: Associate s degree with 12 years of experience, or High School diploma/GED with 14 years of experience.
• 10 years of experience in Project Management.
• Experience overseeing technology/application development, risk management, resource allocation, high-level schedules and budgets, day-to-day client interface, Agile/Scrum activities, work-product review, status reporting/presentations, and client meetings.
• Active Public Trust or must be able to obtain a Secret clearance