Project Manager 3 Scrum Master

Project Manager 3 Scrum Master (729389) -

State of VA

Location : Hybrid - Richmond, VA -

Rate : $60 / Hr. on W2

• Local Richmond, VA candidates required due to onsite requirement
• Candidate should be able to work onsite up to 3 days / week
• active PMP from PMI required
• please do not submit candidates who have already been sent to previous VDOT PM Scrum Master reqs
• assignment to be extended beyond 6 / 30, likely by 6-12+ months
• Drives 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 VDOT and VITA project management practices as defined.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Required

Solid understanding of software development life cycle models

Required

10

Years

Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area

Required

Years

Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building

Required

Years

CSM certification required. Please upload a copy of certification here.

Required

Experience using SAFe Framework

Desired

Hands-on experience with MS Project

Required

Years