Agile Project Coordinator

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.

YSI offers 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. 

Provide project coordination and Agile support for client technology initiatives. This role assists Delivery manager with planning, documentation, reporting, and facilitation of Agile ceremonies.

Job Responsibilities

• Support Client 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 Client 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 client processes and expectations.
• Provide general administrative and logistical support to project and Scrum teams.
• 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.

Required/Desired Skills 

• 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
• 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.
• 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 Client processes and seek guidance when encountering unfamiliar situations.