What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Program Manager position at SAIC?
Job ID: 2500398
Location: REMOTE WORK, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-01-10
Category: Program Management
Subcategory: Project Analyst
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: No
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.
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.
Salary : $40,001 - $80,000
