Scrum Master/Project Manager

Steampunk•McLean, VA

1d•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Serve as Scrum Master for an Agile software development team and team lead for Steampunk’s contingent delivering a major mission system. Lead the full solution-development and delivery lifecycle, providing Agile project management and Scrum Master support. Coordinate with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize the backlog, create release schedules and roadmaps based on assessment recommendations, and establish technical practices and release-management standards aligned with the customer’s process. Ensure the team follows effective Agile Scrum practices and drives high client satisfaction. The effort leverages Public Sector Foundation - Advanced (PSFA) and integrates systems using MuleSoft. Work with stakeholders to understand their needs, goals, and requirements. In coordination with the Technical Lead, ensure designs align with client objectives. Learn how processes operated in the past, present data about current conditions, and demonstrate opportunities for improvement through assets such as system maps and diagrams. The role includes leading and developing team members, managing delivery planning and project governance, addressing risks and issues, maintaining stakeholder communications, and coaching the team in Agile practices, collaboration, and self-organization. Hands-on project work may include analysis, design, and change management.

Requirements

Work in the DC Metropolitan Area.
U.S. work authorization and ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 4 years managing IT projects using Agile methodologies.
At least 4 years of hands-on experience with Scrum and Kanban.
At least 4 years of hands-on experience in a Business Analyst role.
Working knowledge of the software development life cycle and project management methodologies.
Ability to identify, escalate, and mitigate risks and issues.
Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence.
Ability to help teams write user stories and epics, identify dependencies, and design optimal solutions.
Ability to facilitate meetings and workshops, build shared understanding with stakeholders, and engage team members to produce product and portfolio roadmaps.
Ability to work flexibly with teams, individuals, and executives, and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including with key stakeholders and customers.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification.
CSM Certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Scrum team on a key, high-priority client project.
Lead and manage Steampunk delivery team members.
Help define project scope and schedule, focusing on regular, timely delivery of value.
Perform delivery planning, prepare and distribute progress reports, and correct deviations from plan.
Manage risks and issues; ensure team issues are escalated, worked, and resolved.
Manage customer expectations for deliverables and stakeholder communications.
Help implement an effective system of project governance.
Keep the team focused on quality and continuous delivery.
Hold the team accountable for commitments, remove roadblocks, and help the team use its time wisely and avoid distractions.
Use organizational resources to improve capacity for project work.
Mentor and develop team members.
Coach the team on the delivery process, Agile mindset, and client values.
Coach the team to improve collaboration and self-organization.
Perform hands-on project work as needed, including analysis, design, and change management.
Work with stakeholders to understand their needs, goals, and requirements.
Coordinate with the Technical Lead to ensure designs align with client objectives.
Create assets such as system maps and diagrams to describe past and current operations and illustrate potential improvements.
Coordinate with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize the backlog.
Create release schedules and roadmaps based on assessment recommendations.
Establish technical practices and release-management standards aligned with the customer's process.
Ensure effective use of Agile Scrum processes and drive high client satisfaction.