Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master
DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking an Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Atlanta, GA.
* This position is hybrid, 1 day per week will be onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for leading and directing 2-3 Agile teams that support multiple Agile projects or one larger Agile project within the organization.
- Ensures that all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) are implemented according to established processes: requirements analysis, planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Ensuring that development teams adhere to Agile best practices, utilizing iterative and incremental approaches to deliver high-quality software.
- Organizing development into small cycles that allow for changes and encourage frequent feedback.
- Mentoring and motivating teams to improve processes and overcome obstacles, while facilitating meetings and decision-making, are key aspects of this role.
- Serve as a coach, mentor, advisor, and teacher for Agile teams.
- Support the broader organization by leading, training, and coaching Agile adoption.
- Assist employees and stakeholders in understanding and applying an empirical approach to managing complex work while eliminating barriers between them and Agile teams.
- Provide regular status updates to leadership and project stakeholders.
- Utilize Jira to assist the team in refining the sprint backlog, ensuring the creation and quality of Epics and Stories, and managing the workflow through the storyboard.
- Manage the scope and timeline of each assigned project by coordinating sprints, conducting retrospective meetings, and leading daily stand-ups.
- Coach the entire organization in Agile frameworks.
- Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration, serving as the main point of contact for external communications from customers or stakeholders.
- Work with product owners to manage backlogs, address new requests, and resolve conflicts.
- Collaborate with technical managers and leaders to assist in removing obstacles, helping teams implement changes effectively.
- Ensure that deliverables meet quality standards at the end of each sprint.
- Guide development teams toward higher levels of Agile maturity and help create a productive environment where team members take ownership of the product, fostering an appreciation for the Agile approach.
- Follows project management methodology using standards, policies, and guidelines set forth.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Strong background managing information technology projects
- Knowledge of process development and efficiency
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organize and complete complex tasks or small projects
- Strong ability to articulate technical ideas in simple, understandable language
- Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent problem-solving skills combined with strong analytical thinking
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other team members
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job-specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience, and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
(Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience):
- Government Project Management experience (2+ years)
- Experience implementing Scrum and Kanban concepts in a technical team
- Experience with development in or migration to AWS and/or Azure (2+ Years)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Required Skills:
- 8 Years - Managing Information Technology (IT) projects and programs
- 5 Years - Scrum Master experience leading and coaching Agile teams
- 3 Years - Experience administering Jira and Confluence
- Proven experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification. Advanced certifications are highly preferred
This position is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.