Junior Project Manager

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and proficient knowledge of Jira. As a Junior Project Manager, you will support the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects to ensure they are completed on time and within scope. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive projects to successful completion.

This is a fully remote job that can be worked anywhere within the U.S.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and roadmaps.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Support the project team in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

Agile Methodology Implementation:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Assist in maintaining the Agile framework and ensuring the team follows Agile principles and best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement and help the team to optimize their Agile process.

Jira Administration:

• Configure and manage Jira boards, projects, and workflows to align with the team's processes.
• Track and report on project progress, including burndown charts and velocity.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date information in Jira to facilitate project tracking and reporting.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Prepare and deliver project reports and presentations as needed.
• Act as a point of contact for project team members and stakeholders.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify and document project risks and issues.
• Assist in developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
•     Monitor and follow up on risk and issue resolution.

Qualifications

REQUIRED CLEARANCE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in project management or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Proficiency in using Jira for project tracking and management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certification in Agile (e.g., Certified Scrum Master) or Project Management (e.g., CAPM, PMP).
• Experience with other tools such as Confluence or Microsoft products.
• Experience in a technology or software development environment.
• Understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC).

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.