Scrum Master / Delivery Lead / IT Project Manager

Akima; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Suvi, an Akima company, is seeking a Scrum Master / IT Project Manager to guide Agile/Scrum execution for ServiceNow initiatives within the Office of Inspector General. The role blends traditional project management with Scrum leadership to deliver government priorities on complex IT programs.

The ideal candidate holds an Active Secret clearance, IAT Level II, a Scrum Master certification, a Bachelor's degree, and 6+ years in Agile delivery; 2+ years on ServiceNow projects retiring legacy tools.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Scrum Master certification
• 6+ years leading Agile/Scrum, software delivery, or IT project coordination
• 4+ years Scrum Master or delivery-led on software/IT programs
• 2+ years delivering ServiceNow solutions retiring legacy tools
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum principles, delivery cycles, backlog management
• Proven ability to facilitate discussions

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile/Scrum execution for ServiceNow platform and solution-development efforts.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily Scrum, sprint reviews/demos, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate sprint goals, commitments, priorities, and team capacity.
• Identify, track, and remove impediments impacting delivery across functional and technical teams.
• Manage and communicate dependencies across development, QA, architecture, product owners, and Government stakeholders.
• Monitor velocity, delivery cadence, sprint performance, and key Agile metrics.
• Facilitate alignment and collaboration among product owners, architects, developers, testers, cybersecurity teams, and Government representatives.
• Support release planning, readiness activities, and alignment with ServiceNow deployment cycles.
• Maintain transparency into team progress, risks, and delivery expectations.
• Drive Agile continuous improvement across teams, ceremonies, workflows, and communication practices.
• Ensure Agile practices are followed and adapted to meet Government requirements and enterprise constraints.
• Work with Contract Program Manager and stakeholders to translate priorities into executable plans and prioritized backlogs.

Skills

Agile/Scrum leadership

Facilitation

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Delivery leadership

Contract/program coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Scrum Master certification

PMP Certification

IAT Level II certification

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

The Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), provides enterprise IT services supporting approximately 2,000 end users across more than 60 global locations. OCIO delivers and sustains critical IT capabilities essential to the OIG mission, including database services, application support, IT asset management, mobile device management, domain services, networking operations, and service desk support.

The Scrum Master / IT Project Manager is responsible for guiding Agile/Scrum execution and the planning, coordination, execution, monitoring, and delivery of complex IT and ServiceNow projects and major technical workstreams. This role facilitates Agile ceremonies, manages sprint commitments, removes impediments, and supports continuous improvement across delivery teams. The position combines traditional project management disciplines with Agile/Scrum delivery leadership to ensure Government priorities are successfully delivered.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile/Scrum execution for ServiceNow platform and solution-development efforts.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily Scrum, sprint reviews/demos, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate sprint goals, commitments, priorities, and team capacity.
• Identify, track, and remove impediments impacting delivery across functional and technical teams.
• Manage and communicate dependencies across development, QA, architecture, product owners, and Government stakeholders.
• Monitor velocity, delivery cadence, sprint performance, and key Agile metrics.
• Facilitate alignment and collaboration among product owners, architects, developers, testers, cybersecurity teams, and Government representatives.
• Support release planning, readiness activities, and alignment with ServiceNow deployment cycles.
• Maintain transparency into team progress, risks, and delivery expectations.
• Drive Agile continuous improvement across teams, ceremonies, workflows, and communication practices.
• Ensure Agile practices are followed and adapted to meet Government requirements and enterprise constraints.
• Works closely with the Contract Program Manager and other stakeholders to ensure Government priorities are translated into executable plans, appropriately prioritized backlogs, coordinated sprint activities, measurable milestones, and successful releases.
• Responsible for maintaining project-level visibility into scope, schedule, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, deliverables, Agile performance, and Government decision requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Scrum Master certification.
• 6+ years of experience leading Agile/Scrum, software delivery, or IT project coordination.
• 4+ years of Scrum Master or delivery‑lead experience on software, platform, or enterprise IT programs.
• 2+ years experience delivering ServiceNow solutions that retire legacy tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum principles, delivery cycles, sprint execution, and backlog management.
• Proven ability to facilitate discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

• ServiceNow delivery experience, supporting ITSM, ITOM, platform enhancements, or solution development.
• CSM, PSM, or SAFe SSM; ServiceNow CSA or CIS.
• PMP Certification.

Work Schedule:

This opportunity may offer hybrid and/or remote flexibility, providing options to work onsite, remotely, or a combination of both based on business and team requirements.

This position is contingent upon contract funding. Applicants selected offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Job ID

2026-26001

Work Type

Hybrid

Pay Range

$150,000 - $175,000

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Suvi, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders Suvi provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers’ missions safely, securely, and efficiently.

As a Suvi employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.