Project Manager 3 Scrum Master

We are looking for Project Manager 3 Scrum Master for our client in Mechanicsville, VA

Job Title: Project Manager 3 Scrum Master

Job Location: Mechanicsville, VA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Requirement/Must Have:

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

Responsibilities:

• 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 project management practices as defined.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Nice to Have:

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

Skills:

• 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.

Qualification And Education:

• 1+ years of experience in project management.
• 5+ years of experience in Agile methodologies.
• 8+ years of experience in team building and collaboration.