Groundworks is seeking a talented Project Managerwith strongScrum Mastercapabilities to join our tribe in Dallas, Texas!
 

In this role, you will lead and support agile teams in delivering high-impact projects. This hybrid role combines traditional management oversight with hands-on agile facilitation. The ideal candidate will drive projects from initiation through delivery while enabling self-organizing teams to maximize value through Scrum and other agile practices.

You will manage project scope, timelines, budget, and risks while actively serving as a Scrum Master for one of more agile teams. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about both structured delivery and agile excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, roadmaps, budgets, and resource allocation

• Manage project scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and issues with proactive mitigation strategies

• Track and report on project status, KPIs, and deliverables to stakeholders and senior leadership

• Serve as a dedicated Scrum Master for agile development teams

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement

• Coach teams on agile principles, Scrum/Kanban practices, and continuous improvement

• Remove impediments and shield teams from external distractions to maintain velocity and focus

• Promote agile maturity by introducing metrics (e.g. burndown charts, velocity, cycle time) and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability

• Support Product Owners with backlog management, user story writing, and prioritization techniques

• Drive adoption of agile methodologies across projects and teams

• Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate effective communication at all levels

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement efficiency initiatives

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with product owners, developers, designers, QA, and business stakeholders

• Ensure projects align with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and quality standards

• It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day.

• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, roadmaps, budgets, and resource allocation

• Manage project scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and issues with proactive mitigation strategies

• Track and report on project status, KPIs, and deliverables to stakeholders and senior leadership

• Serve as a dedicated Scrum Master for agile development teams

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement

• Coach teams on agile principles, Scrum/Kanban practices, and continuous improvement

• Remove impediments and shield teams from external distractions to maintain velocity and focus

• Promote agile maturity by introducing metrics (e.g. burndown charts, velocity, cycle time) and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability

• Support Product Owners with backlog management, user story writing, and prioritization techniques

• Drive adoption of agile methodologies across projects and teams

• Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate effective communication at all levels

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement efficiency initiatives

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with product owners, developers, designers, QA, and business stakeholders

• Ensure projects align with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and quality standards

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with extended periods of sitting and computer work.

• Occasional travel may be required for meetings or training.

Requirements & Perks

• Full time

• Onsite

• Competitive Base salary & annual bonus potential

• Employee ownership/equity

What We Provide

• Competitive Pay

• Employee Company Ownership Opportunities

• Industry Leading Training Programs

• Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks

• Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package