Project Manager

Groundworks•Lincoln, NE

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Groundworks is seeking a talented Project Manager with strong Scrum Master capabilities to join our tribe in Dallas, Texas! In this role, you will lead and support agile teams in delivering high-impact projects. This hybrid role combines traditional management oversight with hands-on agile facilitation. The ideal candidate will drive projects from initiation through delivery while enabling self-organizing teams to maximize value through Scrum and other agile practices. You will manage project scope, timelines, budget, and risks while actively serving as a Scrum Master for one of more agile teams. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about both structured delivery and agile excellence.

Requirements

Lead end-to-end project delivery, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, roadmaps, budgets, and resource allocation
Manage project scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and issues with proactive mitigation strategies
Track and report on project status, KPIs, and deliverables to stakeholders and senior leadership
Serve as a dedicated Scrum Master for agile development teams
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement
Coach teams on agile principles, Scrum/Kanban practices, and continuous improvement
Remove impediments and shield teams from external distractions to maintain velocity and focus
Promote agile maturity by introducing metrics (e.g. burndown charts, velocity, cycle time) and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability
Support Product Owners with backlog management, user story writing, and prioritization techniques
Drive adoption of agile methodologies across projects and teams
Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate effective communication at all levels
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement efficiency initiatives
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with product owners, developers, designers, QA, and business stakeholders
Ensure projects align with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and quality standards

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project delivery, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, roadmaps, budgets, and resource allocation
Manage project scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and issues with proactive mitigation strategies
Track and report on project status, KPIs, and deliverables to stakeholders and senior leadership
Serve as a dedicated Scrum Master for agile development teams
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement
Coach teams on agile principles, Scrum/Kanban practices, and continuous improvement
Remove impediments and shield teams from external distractions to maintain velocity and focus
Promote agile maturity by introducing metrics (e.g. burndown charts, velocity, cycle time) and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability
Support Product Owners with backlog management, user story writing, and prioritization techniques
Drive adoption of agile methodologies across projects and teams
Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate effective communication at all levels
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement efficiency initiatives
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with product owners, developers, designers, QA, and business stakeholders
Ensure projects align with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and quality standards
It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day.
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.