Scrum Master

ERP International•Laurel, MD

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

ERP International, LLC is seeking a Scrum Master to join an Agile team performing DevSecOps. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analysis with familiarity with project management methodologies, particularly Agile, and will be adept at facilitating team collaboration and driving project success. This role offers the opportunity to eventually become a project manager. The position is primarily remote but may require occasional customer site visits at Fort Meade. Candidates must reside in the Washington, DC, Baltimore MD, or Northern Virginia area.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance of Secret within 6 months to retain position
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or other related scientific or technical discipline. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
Scrum Master Certification (CSM or equivalent)
A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role within an Agile environment.
Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with DoD customers in a federal contracting environment
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project).

Nice To Haves

PMP, CAPM, or PMI-ACP management certification.
Familiarity with additional project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Lean).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong experience in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with analysis and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Collaborate with customer and cross-functional teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and documentation, tracking progress against milestones and deliverables.
Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing Agile practices and encouraging team collaboration.
Assist in the development and implementation of project management methodologies and best practices.
Prepare and present project status reports, metrics, and updates to stakeholders and management.
Support the onboarding and training of new team members, promoting Agile principles and practices.
Other duties as assigned.