Project Manager / Scrum Master

About the role

Seeking a Project Manager / Scrum Master with good experience managing complex technical projects across both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have PMP and CSM certifications with hands-on experience leading cloud modernization, microservices/API-driven, and software development initiatives

Responsibilities

Job duties:

• 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, and Retrospectives.
• Support backlog organization and readiness with Business Analysts and Product Owners.
• Guide teams as they transition into more structured Scrum execution.
• Monitor work in Azure DevOps and support developers performing ongoing ticket-based support.
• Coordinate release planning and ensure smooth delivery sequencing.
• Ensure compliance with VDOT and VITA project management guidelines.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

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.

Requirements

• Project Management experience in technical environments leading teams through waterfall and agile methodologies
• PMP & CSM Certifications
• Experience managing modernization or cloud-related projects.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle models.
• Experience working closely with development, QA, and engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum methodologies and Agile delivery practices.
• Ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies and guide maturing Agile teams.
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps (Boards, tracking, visibility) or similar tool.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Planner Premium or similar tool.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Visio, and other MS Office or similar tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.

Skills

• 10+ years of project management experience in technical environments.
• Experience supporting microservices or API-driven environments.
• Experience implementing delivery process improvements.