IT Technical Project Manager​/ScrumMaster

Akumen, Inc

Position Title: IT Technical Project Manager/Scrum Master

Akumen, Inc. seeks a dynamic, self-motivated IT Technical Project Manager/Scrum Master to support a Department of State enterprise application. This role works closely with government customers and a cross‑functional team to provide operations and maintenance support. The support may include end‑user support, development of enhancements, integration services, security vulnerability remediations, and/or additional governance activities. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, Agile technical project management expertise, and experience operating in the federal landscape.

This position is primarily remote with occasional on‑site work in Washington, DC. Candidates must reside in DC/MD/VA and possess an active DoD/DSS Secret clearance (interim acceptable).

The IT Project Manager/Scrum Master shall provide project management services in accordance with a CMMI Level 3 or higher project management approach.

• Lead the application team facilitating Scrum ceremonies (planning, standups, reviews, retrospectives) and driving Kanban flow optimization while ensuring full compliance with Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) governance requirements.
• Develop and maintain project roadmaps, release plans, sprint plans, and Kanban boards.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues including cybersecurity‑related risks maintaining comprehensive logs and facilitating timely resolution with government stakeholders.
• Deliver clear, consistent communication through Agile reporting (burndown charts, velocity tracking), stakeholder engagement, structured meetings, and fully documented project management processes.
• Use Azure Dev Ops, MS Project, SharePoint, Git Hub, and/or related toolsets to support requirements management, backlog refinement, configuration management, testing coordination, and system documentation (SOPs, Test Plans, Training/Reference Guides).
• Follow project change and configuration management processes.
• Coordinate testing activities and support program testing efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• PMP certification required
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• 4+ years of experience in the Information Technology field
• 3+ years of experience writing technical documentation
• 3+ years in a client‑facing role (federal clients preferred)
• Experience managing IT programs and projects using PMI standards
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Share Point
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork mindset

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Service Now ITSM

• Active Secret or Top-Secret U.S. Government security clearance

Akumen, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law (federal, state or local). We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Akumen, Inc. maintains a drug‑free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.