Senior IT Project Manager & Scrum Master (Remote)

Farmer Mac; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmer Mac is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives from initiation through delivery. The role includes serving as Scrum Master for select IT teams and applying Agile methodologies to help teams deliver effectively.

Based at Farmer Mac's headquarters in Washington, DC, with remote candidates considered, the position requires coordinating with business and technology stakeholders, managing budgets and timelines, and communicating clearly at all levels.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience as an IT project manager in a financial services environment.
• Proven ability to lead complex technology projects, including system implementations and upgrades.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional technology projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, testing, go-live and closure.
• Serve as Scrum Master for select IT teams and coach product owners on Agile practices.
• Manage budgets, scope, risks, and issues.
• Coordinate with vendors, MSPs, and consultants to ensure deliverables and timelines.
• Provide regular status updates and executive communications to sponsors and stakeholders.

Skills

IT project management

Agile methodologies

Scrum Master

Stakeholder communication

Multi-project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Farmer Mac is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives from initiation through delivery. The role includes serving as Scrum Master for select IT teams and applying Agile methodologies to help teams deliver effectively.

Based at Farmer Mac's headquarters in Washington, DC, with remote candidates considered, the position requires coordinating with business and technology stakeholders, managing budgets and timelines, and communicating clearly at all levels.