Scrum Master and Project Manager

Aquent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PMP and Agile certifications supported

Clarity PPM knowledge encouraged

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a prominent health and wellness organization to lead large-scale product delivery initiatives. You will bridge strategy and execution, oversee multi-project programs, and ensure financial stewardship across complex portfolios exceeding $10M.

This blended leadership role requires collaboration with technology and business leaders. Candidates bring 7+ years in portfolio financial management, strong forecasting and variance analysis, with PMP and Agile certifications and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of portfolio financial management experience.
• Experience managing budgets over $10M.
• Experience supporting Agile product delivery organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programs with budgets of $10M+ across multiple projects.
• Facilitate planning meetings, prepare materials, and generate reports.
• Ensure critical deliverables are created, tracked, and reviewed by leadership.
• Provide clear updates to senior leaders across the organization.
• Develop and track timelines and milestones with partners.
• Monitor multiple lifecycles and escalate issues promptly.
• Apply Agile methodologies and professional project management practices.
• Collaborate with leads to coordinate daily progress and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional work and manage interdependencies.
• Secure resources with stakeholders to support project goals.

Skills

Portfolio management

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Agile delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

PMP Certification

Agile Certification

Tools

Clarity PPM

Job description

Are you a strategic leader passionate about driving large-scale initiatives and ensuring financial precision in Agile environments? Aquent is partnering with a prominent organization in the health and wellness sector to find a dynamic individual who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of product delivery. This is your chance to make a significant impact by orchestrating complex programs, managing substantial budgets, and aligning critical delivery, dependencies, and financial goals across multiple, concurrent initiatives. Your expertise will directly influence the success of transformative projects that enhance the well-being of countless individuals.

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Not require sponsorship of any kind for the duration of the assignment
• Be able to work on a W-2 basis. C2C or 1099 is not permitted for this position
• Currently hold both a CSM and PMP certification.

Role Overview

In this high-impact, blended role, you will serve as a linchpin, bridging the gap between strategic vision and flawless execution. You will be entrusted with programs exceeding $10M in budget, working hand-in-hand with technology and business leaders to ensure seamless project progression and robust financial stewardship. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering collaboration, mitigating risks, and driving initiatives forward with precision and agility.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage programs with budgets of $10M+ composed of one or more large projects.
• Drive comprehensive planning activities, including facilitating key meetings, preparing agendas and materials, and generating reports to empower teams in tracking and monitoring initiatives.
• Ensure the creation, utilization, and ongoing maintenance of essential project deliverables for leadership review and decision-making.
• Engage directly with senior leaders across the organization, providing clear and concise updates.
• Oversee the meticulous development and tracking of timelines and milestones, collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve project objectives.
• Proactively monitor multiple concurrent project lifecycles, diligently tracking plans and critical deliverable deadlines, and promptly escalating issues requiring resolution.
• Manage projects leveraging established Agile methodologies and professional project management practices and tools.
• Collaborate closely with project leads and owners to coordinate daily progress, identify potential risks and barriers, and partner with leaders to effectively resolve them.
• Coordinate seamlessly with other ongoing projects, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure cross-functional and interdependent work remains perfectly aligned.
• Partner with all stakeholders to define and secure necessary resources, fostering continuous support for overarching project goals.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of comprehensive portfolio financial management experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Clarity.
• Demonstrated experience managing portfolios with budgets exceeding $10M.
• Strong expertise in forecasting, investment planning, and variance analysis.
• Proven experience supporting Agile product delivery organizations.
• Exceptional ability to partner effectively with both technology and business teams.
• PMP Certification.
• Agile Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with Clarity PPM Classic and MUX.
• SAFe, CSM, or similar advanced Agile certification.
• Extensive experience managing complex dependencies across multiple programs and external partners.