1.20. Certified Project Manager/Scrum Master
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.
Requirements
- Certified Project Manager/Scrum Master certification (CSPM/CSM)
- PMP certification
- 5+ years of experience in Scrum/Kanban Agile Methodology
- 8+ years of strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
- Experience using SAFe Framework (desired)
- Hands-on experience with MS Project (3+ years)
Qualifications
- Current PMP from PMI
- Solid understanding of software development life cycle models (10+ years)
Skills
- Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of VDOT and VITA project management practices
- Ability to balance quality, scope, schedule, and cost
Benefits
8-12+ months, with option of extension, and will be worked a hybrid work schedule – 3 days onsite in Richmond, VA and 2 days remote.
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Hybrid work schedule – 3 days onsite in Richmond, VA and 2 days remote.