Project Essential Job DutiesLead the overall executive management and oversight for a highly visible Federal customer.Responsible for delegating tasks and setting deadlines, reporting on developments to the government customer, and ensuring the team understands the strategic mission of the federal agency.Manage Scrum teams of business analysts, developers and testers to plan deliverables for each development sprint and release. Provide meeting minutes and action items within 24 hours of Scrum meetingsMonitor project schedule, budget and release milestones throughout the project lifecycleDocument and communicate project status, risks and issues to relevant stakeholders in accordance with the project charterPrepare Deliverables to include but not limited to weekly, bi-weekly, monthly project status reports and a close-out report at the end of project. Attend weekly corporate and client meetings to discuss project status, risks and issuesSupport client and corporate data calls by providing accurate and timely responsesSupport proposal initiatives and responding to business opportunities Take initiative and assume a leadership role in the project. Create safe and welcoming work environment. Foster collaboration and open communication between team members regarding technical issues, process improvements, and in addressing and escalating project risks and issuesProject Specific Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required. An additional four (4) years of related experience may substitute for degreeAt least two (5) years of experience managing Agile software development projects or seven (7) years in the public sectorExperience concurrently managing multiple Agile /Scrum teams Strong technical writing and presentation skillsStrong financial and analytical skills; Pricing, Forecasting, Invoicing and ReconciliationManage teams of resources, including sub-contractors, and provide leadership and mentoring to the staff, as needed Experience working with dispersed teams, and using online communication tools such as OCS and Live Meetings, WebEx or similarStrong experience in MS office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project)Experience working with development teams (varied personalities and communication styles)Experience coordinating deployment processesPreferred experience includes:oFamiliarity with USPTO SDLC processes oWorking knowledge of Rally, MS SharePointA committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. MAXIMUS is and Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. MAXIMUS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
