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  • ID
    #13526213
  • Job type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    $62 - $66
  • Source
    Vector Consulting, Inc
  • Date
    2021-05-17
  • Deadline
    2021-07-16
 
Permanent

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Our Government client is looking for an experienced

Project Manager/Scrum Master on a 12 months renewable contract role in

Richmond, VA.

Position: Project Manager/Scrum Master

Candidates will work onsite 80% of the time till Covid restrictions are applicable. Once restrictions are lifted, they will be onsite 100% of the time, NO exceptions

Responsibilities:
  • Drive consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including: project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.
  • Coordinates Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
  • Tracks and communicates project's progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.
  • Establishes an environment where the teams can be effective and helps removing obstacles.
  • Protects the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
  • Ensures a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as others outside the team.
  • Tracks and reports team velocity and other project metrics.
  • Promotes continuous improvement and helps teams to increase productivity.
  • Helps Product Owner and team with Product backlog management.
  • Ensures the teams are practicing core Agile principles.
  • Adheres to VITA project management practices as defined.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
  • Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.
  • Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable, while keeping team engaged and on track.
  • Ability to help Product Owners to create and prioritize Product Backlog.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
  • Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
  • Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
  • Well-versed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
  • PMP and CSM Certifications required.
  • SAFe Certification preferred.

Required / Desired Skills:
  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) Required
  • 8 years of Solid understanding of software development life cycle models Required
  • 5 years of Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area Required
  • Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building Required
  • CSM certification required.
  • 1 year of Experience using SAFe Framework Required

About Vector:Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY

www.vectorconsulting.com

“Celebrating 30 years of service”

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