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Candidates will be required to work a hybrid work schedule – 3 days on-site in Richmond, VA and 2 days remote each week. In-Person Interview Required.

Our direct client has an opening for a Certified Project Manager/Scrum Master position # 729389. This position is for 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.

If You Are Interested, Please Submit The Following

• YOUR CURRENT RESUME.
• YOUR HOURLY RATE.
  
  

Below is the job description – Resumes due ASAP.

• 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/Desired Skills

• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) - Required.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models - Required - 10 Years.
• Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area - Required - 5 Years.
• Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building - Required - 8 Years.
• CSM certification required. Please upload a copy of certification. - Required.
• Experience using SAFe Framework - Desired.
• Hands-on experience with MS Project - Required - 3 Years.
  
  

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