Sr. Project Manager/Scrum Master (Secret Clearance)
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 role manages project activities, facilitates Scrum practices, removes delivery obstacles, and ensures outcomes align with organizational objectives and ISO 9001 quality management principles. The successful candidate will guide Agile teams, improve operational processes, and maintain accountability for project schedules, deliverables, and performance. The position is based in Washington, D.C., with travel potentially required to Tucson, AZ; Houston, TX; Portsmouth, NH (two locations); Philadelphia, PA; and Arlington, VA. It requires a government Secret security clearance, and applicants must be U.S. citizens. The stated schedule is 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- At least 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.
- Ability to obtain or hold a government security clearance; applicants must be U.S. citizens.
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 in alignment with Government requirements, priorities, and established timelines.
- Serve as primary Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams and facilitate 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, 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 processes aligned with ISO 9001 standards.
- Monitor 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
