Project Manager/Scrum Master

System One; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in workforce solutions is seeking a Project Manager/Scrum Master to join their team remotely. This role requires managing IT projects and leading scrum teams, focusing on delivering high-quality results. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in project management and scrum methodologies, including certifications such as PMP and CSM. You'll work with business and technical teams to ensure project success, making effective decisions and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits coverage options

401(k) plan participation

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of IT project management experience.
• Must be local to Vienna, VA, Winchester VA, or Pensacola FL.
• Proven experience as both a Project Manager and Scrum Master.

Responsibilities

• Manage project activities through all life cycles.
• Ensure delivery of projects on-time and on-budget.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong project management skills

Leadership and team coordination

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

PMP Certification

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Certified SAFe 5 Scrum Master (SSM)

Tools

Service Now

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Project Manager/Scrum Master
Location Vienna, VA
Contractor Work Model: Remote
Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options
Position Type: Multiyear Contract

JobDescription:
* 7 -10 Years combined IT Project Management experience as a Project Manager AND Scrum Master
* PMP Certification is required
* Must be local to either Vienna, Virginia, Winchester Virginia or Pensacola Florida
* Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – is required
*Certified SAFe 5 Scrum Master (SSM) – Nice to Have
* Proven experience as both a Project Manager and Scrum Master
* Strong focus on delivery and actively turns lessons learned into better and faster ways to deliver. (Courageous servant leadership)
* Sharepoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Service Now

1.Day to Day
*Liaise with Business, Scrum teams and Technical Stakeholders
* Strong communicator to various levels of management
* PM/Scrum Master on dedicated team
*Manage project activities through all life cycles (utilizing Service Now, Sharepoint, proprietary software, etc.) to ensure the best quality product is delivered
*Report on project activities
*Provide input to Annual Financial Plan (budget),
*Mainframe project management experience - is desired
* Experience with Service Now is desired
* Experience with Azure Dev Ops is Nice to Have

2. Project Leadership
* Manages the full life cycle of the project following SDLC
* Applies project management expertise and best practices/tools to define and execute:
* Scope Management
* Schedule Management
* Issue/Risk Management
* Procurement Management
* Communications Management
* Change Management
* Quality Management
* Vendor Management
* Contract Management
* Uses tools to manage ongoing team efforts, updating release schedules, staffing profiles, roadmaps, applications docs, and monthly reports.
*Ensures on-time and on-budget delivery of projects through organizing, developing and routinely forecasting project plans and project budget to ensure
* Change Leadership – Manages the transition to ensure adoption of change, builds strong partnerships and communication plans with all project stakeholders and project team members
* Adheres to the PM processes and actively prepares for / participates in all structured project reviews

3. Leading Projects
* Lead as a PM/Scrum Master on a dedicated team supporting IT infrastructure upgrades and facilities upgrades.
* Leads and engages small to medium projects simultaneously focused on a portfolio of applications, all components of a larger business solution.
·*Ensures alignment of all project roles and responsibilities and they are articulated to each team member, modified as required, and accomplished throughout the project
*Takes initiative to improve processes, team organization, and reporting
* Monitors and measures staff/resource assignment results against project / task goals and accountabilities

4 Vendor Relationships
* Develop and maintain effective rapport with vendors, experience reviewing invoices and overseeing work/deliverables

5. Communication
* Proactively provides consistent, concise, relevant, reliable and timely information to all appropriate internal and external audiences/stakeholders through a variety of media
* Ensures accuracy of information to enable effective business decisions

A Project Manager ensures that the work scope is completed in a quality manner, within budget, and on time by providing leadership in planning, organizing, and controlling the work effort
1. Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting
2. Excellent leadership and team coordination abilities
3. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
4. Knowledge of risk management and process improvement techniques


System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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