Agile Project Manager

Overview:

Vaultes is a forward leaning cybersecurity and digital services company solving complex problems within the Federal government. Serving customers across the Federal government and commercial sectors, we use our broad experience and deep technical expertise to implement customized solutions to enable mission achievement and secure the world through technology. We are a service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) and SBA 8(a) certified company. 

As the Agile Project Manager, you will help oversee the planning, execution, and completion of projects utilizing the Scrum or Kanban framework. In this role, you are an advocate for Agile, committed to open communication, and transparency in empowering high performing teams. You will facilitate and provide direction for the project team, while acting as the client’s advocate to ensure the goals and objectives of the project are achieved. You are an excellent communicator and have experience acting as a liaison with a variety of stakeholders including product owners, senior leadership, developers, and security engineers.

This is a W2 Position. Corp-to-Corp and 1099 ineligible. 

Location:  Onsite in Richmond, Virginia metro area (Fort Gregg-Adams) with potential telework 1-2 days per week.  

Responsibilities:   

• Manage projects for a federal client by balancing scope, schedule, cost, and quality
• Coach the team and stakeholders on Agile best practices to drive delivery
• Facilitate and schedule standups, meetings, interviews, and briefings
• Maintain a positive team environment while practicing the core agile principles of collaboration, team accountability, and ensuring the work is visible (Jira, Confluence)
• Remove impediments and coach the team on removing impediments 
• Support the client and provide education where needed
• Supervise staff in day-to-day activities including planning, organizing work, and adjusting workloads
• Approve staff leave and coordinate staff scheduling
• Address client’s concerns on issues of staff communication, performance, and conduct
• Prepare and present accurate and timely project reports
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's Degree 
• Active Secret Clearance
• Active PMP certification
• 5+ Years Experience as a Project Manager in Web Development or related area
• Previous federal project/program management in an Agile environment
• Demonstrated history of faciliting meetings, reviews, and retrospectives
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with proven track record interfacing with partners, clients, and other stakeholders
• Highly organized and skilled at driving initiatives through to completion 
• Strong experience utilizing Microsoft Office suite, Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.), or other project management tools 

Nice to Haves:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Experience with cybersecurity compliance

Perks and Benefits:  

• Paid time off 
• Paid holidays
• Work-from-home opportunities
• 401k with matching incentive
• Medical/dental/vision benefits
• Company provided life insurance
• Company provided short-term disability
• Professional development opportunities 

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Capable of operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, and frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers

This is a Full-Time, W2 position. Corp-to-Corp and 1099 ineligible.

Vaultes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.