Project Manager -Scrum Master - Mechanicsville, VA ; Hybrid

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We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client's mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer exciting opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services.

We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training.

8145744 Project Manager 1-Scrum Master

Yakshna Solutions, Inc ., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

• 401(k)
• health
• dental
• vision insurance
• Life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• paid time off
• training
• professional development assistance

YSI is seeking a Scrum Master (Project Manager) to support VDOT's Tolling (E-ZPASS) delivery team by facilitating Agile ceremonies, maintaining team alignment, and ensuring clear visibility into work progress, risks, and priorities.

The role blends agile facilitation with hands-on delivery operations including documentation, reporting, Dev Ops card creation, and cross-team coordination. The Scrum Master collaborates regularly with the Development Manager to support execution, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is adaptable, coachable, proactive, and comfortable shifting between facilitation, investigation, and operational support.

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies effectively and consistently.
• Maintain backlogs, work items, and dashboards in Azure Dev Ops or similar systems.
• Create and refine Azure Dev Ops cards and supporting documentation.
• Track and report delivery metrics including velocity, burndown, risks, blockers, and project status.
• Document action items, decisions, and status updates.
• Perform appropriate investigation before escalating issues.
• Collaborate regularly with the Development Manager for team alignment.
• Support process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and proposing ideas.
• Ensure accuracy and transparency in reporting.
• Assist with dependency coordination across teams.

• 3-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master supporting Agile teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile values and frameworks.
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops or similar Agile work management systems.
• Experience tracking and reporting Agile delivery metrics.
• Ability to investigate issues before escalation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• CSM Certification required

• PMP Certification preferred.
• Experience in large enterprise or government environments.
• Familiarity with Agile maturity efforts or transformations.
• Well-facilitated Agile ceremonies.
• Accurate and timely reporting.
• High-quality Dev Ops card creation and backlog maintenance.
• Clear documentation and action tracking.
• Effective identification and mitigation of risks and blockers.
• Demonstrated contributions to process improvement

Location: 9120 Lockwood Blvd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (Hybrid 2-3 days)

Salary $75, annually with benefits

U.S Citizen or Green card holder only

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.