Senior JIRA Project Management Consultant

Pay Range: $55.00hr - $60.00hr Job Overview: The candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and tracking of projects, ensuring scope, timeline, budget, and risks are managed effectively. This role involves maintaining project plans, milestone tracking, and providing executive status updates using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Project Planning & Delivery: The candidate will plan, execute, and track projects end-to-end, including scope, timeline, budget, resources, and risk. The successful candidate is responsible for building and maintaining project plans, milestone tracking, and status reporting, including RAG status, dashboards, and executive updates. The candidate will apply Agile/Scrum and/or Waterfall methodologies based on project needs and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in ambiguous, fast-paced environments. Risk, Resource & Dependency Management: The candidate will proactively identify project risks, issues, and blockers and drive resolution. Responsibilities include managing resource planning and allocation, including coordination across onshore and offshore teams. The successful candidate will use project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or similar platforms to support project execution and tracking. Benefits: Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.