Project Manager/Scrum Master

05 Dec 2024

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Position: Project Manager/Scrum MasterLocation: Richmond, VA as of now it is remote due to pandemicLooking consultants who can relocate in future and near by areasDuration: Long termInterview pattern: WebcamNote:

CANDIDATES with PM experience, CSM WITH SOLID SAFe EXPERIENCECandidate is required to go onsite to pick up equipmentRole is remote UNTIL restrictions lift, then it is 100% onsite

Responsibilities:
  • 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 Stand ups, 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 along with status updates.
  • 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.
  • PMP and CSM Certifications required.
  • Experience with SAFe framework is required.
  • SAFe Certification preferred.

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

Required Solid understanding of software development life cycle models

Required 10 YearsSolid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area

Required 5 YearsStrong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building

Required 8 YearsCSM certification required. Please upload a copy of certification here.

Desired Experience using SAFe Framework

Required 3 Years

  • ID: #23901510
  • State: Virginia Richmond 23173 Richmond USA
  • City: Richmond
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2021-12-05
  • Deadline: 2022-01-31
  • Category: Et cetera