Project Manager/Scrum Master

Chenega Corp•Melbourne, FL

13h

About The Position

The Project Manager/Scrum Master will lead a dynamic team through the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), providing enterprise applications support services to help ensure the secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of INL/A Management Information Systems. The role leads and facilitates agile practices supporting the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Aviation (INL/A), providing technology services in support of national security and economic interests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of the education requirement.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Scrum Master or Agile certification required within 90 days of hire, such as CSM, SAFe, or PMI-ACP.
Ability to pass a background check and obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Proven experience leading dynamic teams.
Strong proficiency with MS Project and other scheduling tools.
Demonstrated experience serving as a Scrum Master in an Agile delivery environment.
Experience managing projects through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Experience managing project costs, schedule, and scope.
Ability to motivate and lead a high-performing team, attract recruits, and retain highly qualified staff.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Detailed knowledge of agile processes, ceremonies, and tools.
Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello, or similar.
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort coordinating a large agile team.
Strong verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Project management certification, such as PMP.
Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps for Agile project and program management.

Responsibilities

Manage operational and technical aspects of program activity.
Coordinate with the Program Manager to manage schedule, scope, quality, and cost.
Create and maintain program schedules across multiple teams and delivery phases.
Ensure agile practices are used, including stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Plan, organize, direct, and guide team members’ activities.
Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables.
Build relationships that encourage collaboration, transparency, and innovation across a cross-functional team.
Lead end-to-end project management for technology and software development projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Serve as Scrum Master/Agile Delivery Lead and facilitate adherence to Scrum and Agile best practices.
Manage SDLC-based project management processes in alignment with organizational and contractual requirements.
Manage backlogs, user stories, sprint planning, and delivery tracking across agile teams.
Promote Agile quality practices, coordinate across organizations, and answer questions as a resource.
Monitor project progress, resolve problems, publish progress reports, and recommend actions.
Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Work directly with the Program Manager and collaborate with senior-level client leadership teams during client-delivery engagements.
Participate in hiring and onboarding.
Review and approve employee timecards.
Travel for special projects may be required, both CONUS and OCONUS.
Perform other duties as assigned.