Project Manager/Scrum Master

Sprezzatura; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA with company contribution

Life & Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Sprezzatura in Arlington, VA is seeking a Project Manager/Scrum Master to lead delivery of VIPPS modernization across three workstreams. You will orchestrate agile ceremonies, manage schedules, and align work with milestones and releases.

The role requires 7+ years in IT project delivery, 3+ years as Scrum Master or Agile lead, Jira/Confluence proficiency, and experience with cross-functional teams, risk management, and government or VA projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field or applicable experience.
• 7+ years IT project/delivery management experience, including complex implementations.
• 3+ years supporting Agile/Scrum delivery as Scrum Master, Agile PM, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery across three concurrent workstreams (Platform, Functional, Data & Integrations).
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, reviews, retrospectives.
• Coordinate goals, priorities, schedules, dependencies, and commitments across teams.
• Identify and elevate risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, impediments.
• Maintain schedules, forecasts, metrics, and status reporting.

Skills

IT PM

Agile/Scrum

Jira

Confluence

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk mgmt

Release planning

Cross-functional

Agile facilitation

VA/Federal exp

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PM certifications (PMP/CSM/SAFe)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position Title: Project Manager/Scrum Master

Location: Hybrid – 2 days a week in Arlington, VA office

Other Considerations: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required) Position is contingent on contract award.

Position Summary

Sprezzatura is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Scrum Master to support implementation of a modernized Integrated Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Procurement System (VIPPS). This position will provide day-to-day delivery management and Agile leadership across three concurrent workstreams: Platform, Functional Implementation, and Data & Integrations. The PM/Scrum Master will coordinate execution across technical and functional teams, manage schedules and dependencies, facilitate Agile delivery, and ensure work remains aligned with program milestones and release objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution across the Platform, Functional Implementation, and Data & Integrations workstreams
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Coordinate sprint goals, priorities, schedules, dependencies, and delivery commitments across the three workstreams
• Identify, track, and elevate risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, and impediments affecting delivery
• Coordinate cross-functional activities spanning requirements, platform configuration/ development, integrations, testing, security, help desk and releases
• Work with technical and functional leads to ensure work is sufficiently defined and ready to support planned sprints and releases
• Maintain project schedules, delivery forecasts, metrics, and status reporting
• Support the Program Manager with client reporting, governance, deliverables, and executive-level status
• Maintain accurate delivery information in Jira, Confluence, and applicable VA project management tools
• Promote effective Agile practices and continuous improvement across the delivery teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, Engineering, Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7+ years of IT project/delivery management experience, including complex system implementations
• 3+ years supporting Agile/Scrum delivery teams as a Scrum Master, Agile PM, Delivery Lead, or similar role
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple concurrent technical and functional workstreams
• Strong experience with Agile delivery, schedule and dependency management, risk/issue management, and release planning
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and working with technical, business, and client stakeholders
• Experience with Jira and Confluence or similar tools
• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to meet applicable VA background investigation/security requirement
• VA or other Federal Government experience
• Experience with enterprise financial management, ERP/EPM, PPBE, acquisition, or similar business-system implementations
• Experience with OneStream or comparable enterprise financial management platforms.
• PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or comparable certification

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.

PAY RANGE

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000 annually, depending on geographic work location, relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, security clearance, and contract requirements. Geographic salary ranges are determined in accordance with the company's compensation practices and represent a good-faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Sprezzatura is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact. We specialize in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions that accelerate government transformation. Our work spans DevSecOps, health IT modernization, intelligent automation, benefits delivery, and digital communications. We partner with agencies ready to evolve—delivering not just strategy, but measurable execution. Rooted in operational excellence and driven by curiosity, we help our clients navigate complexity with clarity, turning ambitious ideas into real-world outcomes. No buzzwords. Just impact.

EEO STATEMENT

Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is not intended to be an employment contract and does not guarantee employment for any specific duration.