Project Manager/Scrum Master at Steampunk

Steampunk; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk is seeking a Project Manager for an on-site, full-time role in McLean, VA, delivering innovative technology solutions in a government client environment.

You will lead agile teams, provide Scrum Master support, and coordinate with product owners and stakeholders to drive backlog prioritization, releases, and roadmaps while ensuring high client satisfaction and staff development.

Qualifications

• U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance required or able to obtain.
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years IT project management experience.
• 5+ years of agile project management with Scrum/Kanban.
• PMP and Scrum Master certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across the full lifecycle in a government client setting.
• Provide Agile Project Management and Scrum Master support for teams.
• Coordinate with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize backlog.
• Create release schedules and roadmaps aligned with assessments.
• Mentor staff and manage client relations and satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Scrum Master

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Scrum Master certification

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Overview: Steampunk is seeking a Project Manager who is creative and is a hands‑on expert with delivering innovative technology solutions.

Responsibilities will include team leadership for the complete life cycle of solution development and delivery, providing Agile Project Management support and Scrum Master support for Agile teams, coordinating with product owners and stakeholders on prioritizing the backlog, creating release schedules and roadmaps based on assessment recommendations, and establishing technical practices and release management standards that align with the customer's process. This individual will also ensure the team is following, and effective at, Agile scrum processes as well as driving high client satisfaction.

Contributions: As a Project Manager, you will be leading the project tasking and delivery in a government client consulting environment. You will be a client liaison, team coach, and mentor. Manage and maintain successful/results-oriented relationships with the client, as well as identify and pursue new opportunities with existing client. Develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, manage remote project delivery team, and possess the ability to facilitate technical discussions to troubleshoot project implementation issues. Assess the current organization and delivery environment and recommend optimal Agile practices tailored to the client. Provide the Agile Scrum Master support. Attend Agile ceremonies and provide input as needed. Remove blockers to ensure project success. Coach the Product Owner and team on backlog refinement and prioritization. Handle challenging client situations and offer technical and business guidance and direction to client executives. Lead and manage staff, monitor staff performance. Evaluate project feasibility, eliminate non‑productive tasking, and find creative ways to ensure project delivery and if feasible accelerate delivery. Assist staff with training needs to create skills expansion and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience
• 5+ years managing IT projects using agile methodologies and approaches
• 5+ year experience with Scrum/Kanban Methodologies
• Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence
• Flexibility to work with teams, individuals, and executives and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working in a complex engineering environment
• Preferred* Experience working in a studio / human centered design approach
• PMP and Scrum Master certification

About steampunk:

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $175,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees.

Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.