Project Manager Scrum Master

DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager/Scrum Master for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA.

*This position is hybrid, 3 days/week are onsite

Responsibilities:

• 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 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

Required Skills

• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• 10 Years - Solid understanding of software development life cycle models
• 5 Years - Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area
• 8 Years - Strong interpersonal skills, including mentoring, coaching, and team building
• CSM certification
• Hands-on experience with MS Project or Project Server Subscription Edition (PSSE)

Desired Skill:

• Experience using SAFe Framework

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. 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.