Project Manager / Scrum Master

Project Manager / Scrum Master

20 Apr 2024
Virginia, Richmond, 23173 Richmond USA

Project Manager / Scrum Master

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Job Description:
local candidates strongly preferred
Candidate is required to go onsite to pick up equipment
Role is remote UNTIL restrictions lift, then it is 100% onsite
position will be extended beyond 6/30, probably for one year

Responsibilities:
• Drive consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including: project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.
• Coordinates Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
• Tracks and communicates project's progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.
• Establishes an environment where the teams can be effective and helps removing obstacles.
• Protects the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
• Ensures a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as others outside the team.
• Tracks and reports team velocity and other project metrics.
• Promotes continuous improvement and helps teams to increase productivity.
• Helps Product Owner and team with Product backlog management.
• Ensures the teams are practicing core Agile principles.
• Adheres to VDOT and VITA project management practices as defined.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
• Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.
• Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable, while keeping team engaged and on track.
• Ability to help Product Owners to create and prioritize Product Backlog.
• Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
• Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
• Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Well-versed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
• PMP and CSM Certifications required.
• SAFe Certification preferred.
• Experience with SAFe framework is a plus.

Skills Required:
SkillRequired / Desired# Year of Experience RequiredCurrent Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Required Solid understanding of software development life cycle models
Required10Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area
Required5Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
Required8CSM certification required. Please upload a copy of certification here.
Required Experience using SAFe Framework
Desired

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC12420454
  • State
  • City
  • Job type
    Contract
  • Salary
    Up to $72
  • Hiring Company
    Masterapp Labs
  • Date
    2021-04-19
  • Deadline
    2021-06-18
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