Scrum Master/Project Manager

UNAVAILABLE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UNAVAILABLE is seeking an experienced Scrum Master/Project Manager to lead an Agile software development team in the DC Metropolitan Area. You will drive Scrum and Kanban practices, coordinate with product owners and stakeholders, and align delivery with client objectives and release plans.

You will mentor teams, manage risks, and ensure continuous delivery of value while overseeing governance and stakeholder communications across the Steampunk delivery effort.

Qualifications

• 4+ years managing IT projects using agile methodologies
• 4+ years hands-on Scrum and Kanban experience
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in a Business Analyst role
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and project management methodologies
• Ability to identify, elevate, and mitigate risks and issues
• Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence
• Ability to help teams write user stories and epics, identify dependencies, and design optimal solutions
• Ability to facilitate meetings and workshops, build shared understanding with stakeholders, and engage team members to produce product and portfolio roadmaps
• Ability to work flexibly with teams, individuals, and executives, and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including with key stakeholders and customers

Responsibilities

• Oversee the scrum team on a key, high-priority project for the client
• Lead and manage the Steampunk delivery team members
• Help define project scope and schedule, with a focus on regular, timely delivery of value
• Perform delivery planning, prepare and distribute progress reports, and correct deviations from plan
• Manage risks and issues, and make sure team issues are escalated, worked, and resolved
• Manage customer expectations for deliverables and manage stakeholder communications
• Help implement an effective system of project governance
• Keep the team focused on quality and continuous delivery
• Hold the team accountable for its commitments, remove roadblocks, and help the team use its time wisely and avoid distractions
• Mentor and develop team members
• Coach the team on the delivery process, the agile mindset, and client values
• Coach the team to improve collaboration and self-organization
• Perform hands-on project work as the project needs, including analysis, design, and change management

Skills

Scrum

Kanban

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Writing user stories

Facilitation

Risk management

Influence and credibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MuleSoft

Job description

Overview

As a SteampunkScrum Master/Project Manager, you’ll be asked to serve as the Scrum Master on an Agile software development team. You will also going to be challenged each day with new and complex mission and delivery opportunities as you serve as the team lead of the Steampunk contingent helping deliver a major mission system. Your Project Management responsibilities will include team leadership for the complete life cycle of solution development and delivery, providingAgile Project Management support and Scrum Master support for Agile teams, coordinating with product owners and stakeholders on prioritzing the backlog, creating release schedules and roadmaps based on assessment recommendations, andestablishing 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. This effort leverages Public Sector Foundation - Advanced (PSFA) and integrates systems using MuleSoft.

Responsibilities

Youwill work with stakeholders to understand their needs, goals, and requirements. Working with our team's Technical Lead, youwill ensure that any designs align with our client's objectives.One of your key functions isto learn how things worked in the past, present data about how things are now, and show how it can improve by creating assets such as system maps and diagrams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the scrum team on a key, high-priority project for the client.
• Lead and manage the Steampunk delivery team members.
• Help define project scope and schedule, with a focus on regular, timely delivery of value.
• Perform delivery planning, prepare and distribute progress reports, and correct deviations from plan.
• Manage risks and issues, and make sure team issues are escalated, worked, and resolved.
• Manage customer expectations for deliverables and manage stakeholder communications.
• Help implement an effective system of project governance.
• Keep the team focused on quality and continuous delivery.
• Hold the team accountable for its commitments, remove roadblocks, and help the team use its time wisely and avoid distractions.
• Use organizational resources to improve capacity for project work.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Coach the team on the delivery process, the agile mindset, and client values.
• Coach the team to improve collaboration and self-organization.
• Perform hands-on project work as the project needs, including analysis, design, and change management.

Qualifications

Required:

• Work in the DC Metropolitan Area
• U.S. work authorization and the ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years managing IT projects using agile methodologies
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Scrum and Kanban
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in a Business Analyst role
• Working knowledge of the software development life cycle and project management methodologies
• Ability to identify, elevate, and mitigate risks and issues
• Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence
• Ability to help teams write user stories and epics, identify dependencies, and design optimal solutions
• Ability to facilitate meetings and workshops, build shared understanding with stakeholders, and engage team members to produce product and portfolio roadmaps
• Ability to work flexibly with teams, individuals, and executives, and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including with key stakeholders and customers

Preferred:

• PMP Certification
• CSM Certification