Senior Scrum Master / Project Manager

GSquared Group

Atlanta (GA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 155,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Job summary

GSquared Group in the Atlanta area seeks a Senior Scrum Master / Project Manager to lead technology projects, focusing on cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure initiatives. You will blend hands-on Scrum Master duties with project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate has facilitation experience across Agile teams and technology delivery, with PMP or broader program management as a plus but not required.

Qualifications

CSM is required; 5–8+ years in Scrum Master or project management roles.
Experience facilitating Agile teams and managing project schedules, risks, and dependencies.
Experience on cybersecurity, cloud, or IT infrastructure initiatives.
Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum practices and tools.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Agile ceremonies and coach teams on Scrum practices.
Remove impediments, track velocity, capacity, and delivery metrics.
Coordinate backlogs with Product Owners and engineering teams.
Manage cross-functional dependencies and delivery commitments.
Support SAFe practices, PI Planning, and ART coordination when applicable.
Lead project planning, risk management, RAID logs, and stakeholder updates.
Coordinate testing, deployments, release readiness, and post-implementation activities.

Skills

Scrum Master

Project Management

Agile Delivery

Cybersecurity Projects

Cloud Projects

Infrastructure Projects

Risk Management

RAID Management

Dependency Management

Sprint Planning

PI Planning

Release Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business/PM or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Terms: Long Term Contract

Location: Atlanta area

Hybrid Role

Must live in Atlanta, GA

Are you looking for a career opportunity that allows you to grow your career? If so, this opportunity will genuinely excite you! Our client is transforming how their organization services their customers while aligning best in breed technology solutions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master / Project Manager to lead technology projects and Agile delivery teams supporting cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure initiatives. This individual will combine hands‑on Scrum Master responsibilities with project planning, execution, risk management, dependency coordination, and stakeholder communication to ensure projects are delivered successfully.

The ideal candidate has experience facilitating Agile teams and managing technology projects in one or more of the following areas: cybersecurity, cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, network engineering, identity and access management, security operations, or enterprise technology transformation.

This role requires a proactive delivery leader who can remove impediments, manage competing priorities, coordinate technical teams, and communicate project status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders. PMP certification and broader program management experience are a plus but are not required.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Remove impediments and resolve issues affecting team productivity and delivery.
Track sprint progress, velocity, team capacity, and delivery metrics.
Partner with Product Owners, technical leads, and engineering teams to maintain prioritized and actionable backlogs.
Manage dependencies across technical teams and coordinate delivery commitments.
Support SAFe practices, PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Agile Release Train (ART) coordination when applicable.

Project Management & Execution

Lead technology projects from initiation and planning through execution, implementation, and closeout.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resource plans, and delivery roadmaps.
Track project scope, timelines, deliverables, risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
Maintain RAID logs, decision logs, action items, and project documentation.
Coordinate cross‑functional teams, including cybersecurity, cloud engineering, infrastructure, network operations, architecture, application development, and business stakeholders.
Monitor project progress, identify delivery risks, and develop mitigation and recovery plans.
Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, status reviews, and stakeholder updates.
Provide clear project reporting and elevate blockers, risks, and decisions requiring leadership attention.
Coordinate testing, deployment, release readiness, implementation, and post‑implementation activities.
Manage or support projects involving cybersecurity, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure.
Coordinate technical workstreams, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables across engineering and security teams.
Support initiatives such as cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, network modernization, security tool implementations, vulnerability remediation, identity and access management, endpoint security, and security compliance initiatives.
Partner with technical subject matter experts to understand project requirements, implementation plans, risks, and dependencies.
Coordinate security reviews, technical assessments, testing, change approvals, and implementation readiness as required.
Help ensure project activities align with security policies, operational requirements, and established change management processes.
Track project deliverables and communicate technical progress, risks, and issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

Serve as a central point of coordination between project teams, technical leaders, business stakeholders, and management.
Build strong working relationships across cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams.
Facilitate decision‑making and resolve conflicts or competing priorities.
Translate technical information into clear status updates for business stakeholders and leadership.
Promote transparency, accountability, collaboration, and timely delivery across teams.

Required Qualifications

CSM is a must have
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5–8+ years of experience in Scrum Master, project management, Agile delivery, or technology delivery roles.
Demonstrated experience facilitating Agile teams and managing project schedules, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
Experience working on at least one type of technology initiative involving cybersecurity, cloud computing, or IT infrastructure.
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and project delivery practices.
Experience coordinating technical teams and cross‑functional stakeholders.
Proficiency with project and Agile delivery tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet.
Excellent communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic technology environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SAFe, PI Planning, Agile Release Trains, or multi‑team Agile delivery.
Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity, cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, or security transformation projects.
Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, networking, endpoint management, IAM, SIEM, vulnerability management, or security operations.
PMP, PSM or other relevant project management or Agile certification.
Experience with program management, PMO/EPMO processes, or coordinating multiple related projects.
Experience with hybrid Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.
Familiarity with ITIL, change control, release management, or technology service management.

Core Skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on Agile delivery leader who can facilitate Scrum teams while managing the broader project lifecycle for technical initiatives. They should be comfortable working with cybersecurity, cloud, or infrastructure teams, coordinating dependencies, tracking risks, and communicating progress to leadership.

Cybersecurity, cloud, or infrastructure project experience is the key domain requirement. PMP certification and program management experience are nice to have, not mandatory.

About GSquared Group:

Shouldn’t your recruiting partner put as much effort and value into your career as you do? With GSquared Group, we take the time to understand where you would like to take your career and what is important to you.

GSquared Group is a woman‑owned boutique technology services company in the Atlanta area. Founded in 2010, we are a premier provider of IT talent search, management consulting, and software development services. We support a diverse client base that spans all industries and includes Fortune 100 to mid‑market companies. We offer direct hire placement, contract, and contract‑to‑hire positions. We are proud to be known by our community for putting relationships at the core of everything we do.

GSquared Benefits:

Competitive & Comprehensive Healthcare Package (available only for W2 hourly consultants)
Simple IRA with company match (available only for W2 hourly consultants)
Professional development & networking opportunities
A family‑friendly environment
Nice bonuses for referrals
A culture that supports you and your career

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