Project Manager 4 Scrum Master

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Project Manager 4 Scrum Master

Location : Richmond, VA

Duration : 8-12 Months contract with possible ext

Job Description :

• Drives consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.
• Coordinates Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
• Tracks and communicates project's progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.
• Establishes an environment where the teams can be effective and helps removing obstacles.
• Protects the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
• Ensures a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as others outside the team.
• Tracks and reports team velocity and other project metrics.
• Promotes continuous improvement and helps teams to increase productivity.
• Helps Product Owner and team with Product backlog management.
• Ensures the teams are practicing core Agile principles.
• Adheres to VDOT and VITA project management practices as defined.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
• Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.
• Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable, while keeping team engaged and on track.
• Ability to help Product Owners to create and prioritize Product Backlog.
• Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
• Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
• Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Well-versed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
• Expertise with Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and MS Office.
• Experience with Agile collaboration tools such as Team Foundation Server, JIRA, Version One, etc.

PMP and CSM Certifications required.

Experience with SAFe framework required.

SAFe Certification preferred.

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this areaRequired10Years

Solid understanding of software development life cycle modelsRequired12Years

Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.Required12Years

Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team buildingRequired12Years

Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)Required

Scrum Master Certification (CSM)Required

Experience using SAFe FrameworkRequired6Years

Experience using Microsoft ProjectRequired5Years