Project Manager (Scrum Master)
*This is a hybrid position, requiring up to three (3) days/week on-site. Candidates local to the Mechanicsville, VA area xonly, please
Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced Scrum Master.
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 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 VITA project management practices as defined.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI), Required
- Solid understanding of software development life cycle models, Required 10 Years
- Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area, Required 5 Years
- Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building, Required 8 Years
- CSM certification required. Please upload a copy of certification here., Required
- Experience using SAFe Framework, Desired
- Hands-on experience with MS Project or Project Server Subscription Edition (PSSE), Required 3 Years
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