Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Beacon Hill Staffing Group

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking an Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master to support in-house application development projects. The role blends Agile project management (60%) with Scrum Master responsibilities (40%), guiding ceremonies, Jira boards, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of PM/SM experience, familiarity with Waterfall and Agile SDLC, and certifications like CSM. Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience also considered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management and Scrum Master experience.
• Experience leading in-house application development projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile (Scrum required, Kanban preferred) and Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Manage application development projects from initiation through delivery.
• Create and maintain project plans, schedules and milestones.
• Provide executive-level status reports and stakeholder updates.
• Track resources and budget, and manage dependencies.
• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies and maintain Jira boards.
• Coach teams on Agile principles and frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Scrum Master

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent professional experience accepted

9+ years PM/SM experience

Tools

Jira

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master

Position Overview

This role is a blend of Agile Project Management (60%) and Scrum Master responsibilities (40%) supporting in-house application development projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects through both Waterfall and Agile SDLC methodologies, leading Agile ceremonies, and communicating effectively with executive stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

Agile Project Management (60%)

• Manage application development projects from initiation through delivery
• Create and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones
• Provide concise executive-level status reports and stakeholder updates
• Track project resources and ensure proper allocation
• Support budget management and resource tracking
• No vendor invoice or PO variance tracking required
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Work effectively with multiple business groups and stakeholders
• Drive projects forward in environments with uncertainty and competing priorities
• Propose and implement process improvements

Scrum Master Responsibilities (40%)

• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including: Daily standups Sprint planning Sprint reviews Sprint retrospectives
• Maintain and manage Jira boards and dashboards
• Track team metrics and sprint reporting
• Remove roadblocks and support Agile best practices
• Coach teams on Agile principles and frameworks

Required Qualifications

• Experience 5+ years of Project Management and Scrum Master experience
• Experience leading projects for in-house application development teams
• Strong understanding of both: Agile methodologies (Scrum required, Kanban preferred) Traditional Waterfall project management
• Ability to build and manage project plans and schedules
• Experience managing projects with multiple workstreams and moving parts

Certifications

• CSM (Certified ScrumMaster) - Required

Tools & Technologies

• Jira - Required
• SharePoint - Required
• Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet - Required

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to provide executive-level updates
• Strong stakeholder management
• Collaborative team player
• Active participant within the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience Information Security project experience
• Information Security PM/Scrum Master background
• Experience with: PPM Pro ServiceNow PPM
• Certifications PMP Certification

Education

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Equivalent professional experience accepted (e.g., approximately 9+ years of PM/SM experience)

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

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