Sr. Project Manager/Scrum Master (Secret Clearance)

Aalis Management Consulting•Washington, DC

About The Position

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead Agile project delivery and support quality management initiatives for a federal government program. The successful candidate will manage project activities, facilitate Scrum practices, remove delivery obstacles, and ensure project outcomes align with organizational objectives and ISO 9001 quality management principles. This position requires a collaborative leader who can guide Agile teams, improve operational processes, and maintain accountability for project schedules, deliverables, and performance.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant project management or Agile delivery experience, including direct Scrum Master responsibilities.
Bachelor's degree in a related field OR 9 years of qualifying experience in accordance with contract requirements.
Scrum or Agile certification, such as PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), subject to confirmation of the contract's accepted credentials.
Demonstrated experience leading Agile teams and facilitating Scrum ceremonies.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum frameworks, project lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
Experience identifying project risks, resolving impediments, and monitoring team performance.
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 9001 principles.
Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to meet the government security clearance requirement.

Nice To Haves

Previous project management or Scrum Master experience supporting federal government programs.
Experience implementing or supporting ISO 9001 quality management processes.
Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
Experience supporting multiple Agile teams or complex, cross-functional projects.
Demonstrated success improving sprint performance, delivery timelines, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring alignment with Government requirements, priorities, and established timelines.
Serve as the primary Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Identify and resolve project impediments, manage risks, and minimize disruptions affecting team productivity.
Promote Agile methodologies, team collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain project schedules, sprint backlogs, performance metrics, and status reports.
Coordinate with Government stakeholders, project teams, and leadership to communicate progress, address challenges, and manage expectations.
Implement and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) processes aligned with ISO 9001 standards.
Monitor project deliverables for quality, accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
Coach team members on Scrum principles, Agile best practices, and effective project execution.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve team performance, and strengthen service delivery.