Project Manager Job at Akaasa Technologies, Remote

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  • Akaasa Technologies
  • Remote

Job Description

Position :: Project Manager
Contract role

Note that experience with Tolling systems is Required. We will not be successful with placing someone unless your candidate has experience working in Road Tolling.

This role is 100% remote, although they may want an in person interview. This means that your candidate must be willing to come to Richmond VA for an interview if requested. Make sure that your candidates confirm agreement for in person interview.


Support VDOT 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 VDOT 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 VDOT 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

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Remote work

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