Project Manager Scrum Master

- 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.
• Hands-on experience with MS Project or Project Server Subscription Edition (PSSE)