IT Project Manager & Scrum Master — Agile Delivery Lead

Farmer Mac; United States; A distancia; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Farmer Mac is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives from initiation through delivery. The role also serves as Scrum Master for select IT teams, applying Agile principles to help teams deliver effectively.

You will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, partner with business and technology stakeholders, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with business objectives. Remote work is considered.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of seven years of professional experience as an IT project manager, including Agile environments and Scrum Master experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Agile certifications such as CSM, PSM, PMI-ACP, or SAFe Scrum Master strongly preferred; ITIL Foundation or similar is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex, cross-functional technology projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, testing, go-live, and closure.
• Manage several projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Serve as Scrum Master for select IT teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives; coach teams and product owners on Agile principles.
• Maintain a prioritized backlog with product owners and analysts; support story refinement and velocity tracking.
• Identify and remove impediments; protect teams from scope churn and competing priorities.
• Define and manage project scope, budgets, and resource needs; manage changes through change control processes.
• Identify, track, and escalate risks and issues; drive timely mitigation.
• Provide clear and timely communication to sponsors, stakeholders, and IT leadership with status reports and executive updates.
• Coordinate with vendors and managed service providers to ensure deliverables and timelines are met.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and users to confirm requirements, coordinate UAT, and manage release readiness.
• Apply SDLC and EPMO processes and tailor Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches with appropriate approvals and audit evidence.
• Maintain project information, backlogs, sprint boards, work items, and reporting in Azure DevOps.
• Lead project teams and facilitate status meetings, planning sessions, and retrospectives.
• Promote continuous improvement and Agile maturity across IT.

Conocimientos

IT project management

Scrum Master

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Budget & scope management

Azure DevOps

Vendor management

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

CSM/PSM/ PMI-ACP

Finance/IS background

Herramientas

Microsoft Copilot

Azure DevOps

Descripción del empleo

Farmer Mac is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives from initiation through delivery. The role also serves as Scrum Master for select IT teams, applying Agile principles to help teams deliver effectively.

You will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, partner with business and technology stakeholders, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with business objectives. Remote work is considered.