Scrum Master and Project Manager [AQ-25478]

Aquent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits subsidy

Fidelity 401(k) plan

Direct deposit for weekly pay

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a strategic leader to drive large-scale programs in health tech, consolidating strategic vision with flawless execution in Agile environments. You will handle budgets >$10M and collaborate with technology and business leaders to ensure delivery, risk mitigation, and financial stewardship.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, stakeholder communication, and maintaining project timelines across multiple concurrent initiatives, with a focus on impact and precision.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of portfolio financial management experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Clarity.
• Experience managing portfolios with budgets exceeding $10M.
• Forecasting, investment planning, and variance analysis expertise.
• Proven experience supporting Agile product delivery organizations.
• Strong ability to partner with technology and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programs with budgets of $10M+ composed of one or more large projects.
• Drive comprehensive planning activities and generate reports for tracking initiatives.
• Ensure creation and maintenance of deliverables for leadership review.
• Provide clear updates to senior leaders across the organization.
• Oversee development and tracking of timelines and milestones; coordinate with partners.
• Monitor multiple concurrent project lifecycles and escalate issues promptly.
• Manage projects leveraging established Agile methodologies and PM practices.
• Collaborate with project leads to identify risks and resolve blockers.
• Coordinate cross-project alignment and secure necessary resources.

Skills

Portfolio financial mgmt

Clarity (PPM)

Agile delivery support

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder partnering

PMP Certification

Agile Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Clarity

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.

Client Description

Our Client:

• Is considered by Fast Company to be amongst the most innovative companies
• Is listed by Forbes as one of the world’s most admired companies
• Makes it their mission to guide people toward better health
• This includes altering the products they offer at retail to more health-conscious offerings!

Our client has recently made a move toward a major merger, which means this is a great time to get involved! Two big industry brands coming together.

Working here gets you into a fast-paced environment, with tons of cross-functional working relationships. You’d have exposure to a number of teams related to any project you are working on, and we sometimes see freelancers convert to permanent employees on teams they’ve had the opportunity to interact with. This is definitely a standout opportunity!

Why You Want To Work Through Aquent

We care about your CAREER GOALS.

• We offer resume & portfolio review + interview prep. You’ll feel set for success!
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Working with AQUENT gets you access to some pretty cool things, including:

• Subsidized (up to 85%) of your health, vision and dental benefits
• Access to Fidelity 401(k) and FSA Program
• Direct deposit for your weekly paycheck
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