Project Manager Scrum Master Job at Crescens Inc., Richmond, VA

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  • Crescens Inc.
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

Role: Project Manager/Scrum Master

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Duration: 10+ Month

Type: Contract

Note:

**local Richmond, VA candidates required due to onsite requirement

*Candidate MUST possess PMP certification through PMI - OR - VITA's PM certification. No other certifications qualify.

*Candidate must also be able to work onsite 2-3 day/week

**please do not submit candidates who have already been sent to previous VDOT PM Scrum Master Reqs

Job 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.

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.
  • SAFe Certification preferred.
  • Experience with SAFe framework is a plus.

Required Skills:

  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Solid understanding of software development life cycle models
  • Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area
  • Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
  • CSM certification required. Please upload a copy of certification here.
  • Experience using SAFe Framework
  • Experience using Microsoft Project

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement, Local area, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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