Requirement – Project Manager / Scrum Master 3 (663439)
Location – Richmond, VA
• Local candidates strongly preferred
• Candidate is required to go onsite to pick up equipment
• Role 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 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 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.