Senior Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master
*Hybrid – Local to Mechanicsville, VA only, please
Description
The Senior Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master will support the tolling modernization program by managing: Project planning, Risk mitigation, Scheduling, Cross-team coordination, and deliverable tracking for the new microservices architecture
This role will focus primarily on traditional project management for the next several months while gradually assuming Scrum Master responsibilities as Agile teams mature. The individual must be a self-starter who thrives in technical environments, collaborates effectively with engineers, and champions improvements to processes, communication, and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Create and manage project plans, schedules, resources, and delivery timelines.
- Lead project coordination across development, QA, cloud, security, and operational teams.
- Track project progress, risks, issues, scope, and cost; communicate status to leadership and stakeholders.
- Champion process improvements, reporting enhancements, and stronger delivery practices.
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including: Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives
- Support backlog organization and readiness with Business Analysts and Product Owners.
- Guide teams as they transition into more structured Scrum execution.
- Monitor work and support developers performing ongoing ticket-based support.
- Coordinate release planning and ensure smooth delivery sequencing.
- Ensure compliance with project management guidelines.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills
- 8 years of project management experience in technical environments leading teams through waterfall and agile methodologies.
- PMP and CSM Certifications.
- 8 years of experience managing modernization or cloud-related projects.
- 10 years of strong understanding of software development life cycle models.
- 7 years of experience working closely with development, QA, and engineering teams.
- 8 years of strong knowledge of Scrum methodologies and Agile delivery practices.
- 8 years of ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies and guide maturing Agile teams.
- 8 years of proficiency with project management, work tracking, visibility, or similar tools.
- 8 years of proficiency with planning and project management tools.
- Advanced skills in spreadsheet, diagramming, and other office productivity tools.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
Desired Skills
- 10 years of project management experience in technical environments.
- 8 years of experience supporting microservices or API-driven environments.
- Experience implementing delivery process improvements.
- Tolling or transportation domain experience.
Deliverables / Success Metrics
- Accurate schedules, resource plans, and dependency tracking.
- Clear and timely communication of risks, issues, and status.
- Well-facilitated Scrum ceremonies and maturing Agile team practices.
- Improved delivery workflows, documentation, and reporting.
- Consistent progress toward modernization and microservices delivery.
Required Skills / Knowledge / Experience
- Project management experience in technical environments leading teams through waterfall and agile methodologies — Required — 8 Years
- PMP & CSM Certifications — Required
- Experience managing modernization or cloud-related projects — Required — 8 Years
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle models — Required — 10 Years
- Experience working closely with development, QA, and engineering teams — Required — 7 Years
- Strong knowledge of Scrum methodologies and Agile delivery practices — Required — 8 Years
- Ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies and guide maturing Agile teams — Required — 8 Years
- Proficiency with project management, work tracking, visibility, or similar tools — Required — 8 Years
- Proficiency with planning and project management tools — Required — 8 Years
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables — Required
- Project management experience in technical environments — Highly Desired — 10 Years
- Experience supporting microservices or API-driven environments — Desired — 8 Years
- Experience implementing delivery process improvements — Desired
- Tolling or transportation domain experience — Desired
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