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Project Manager Scrum Lead

LinkedIn$100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years leading software or web modernization projects.
  • 3+ years as Scrum Master, Scrum Lead, or Agile Project Manager.
  • Experience managing cross-functional technical teams.
  • Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban methodologies.
  • Proficient with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and Office Suite.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Agile delivery teams as Scrum Lead.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies like Daily Standups and Retrospectives.
  • Coach teams on Agile principles and continuous improvement.
  • Remove impediments and address delivery risks proactively.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones.
  • Serve as primary contact for clients and facilitate requirements sessions.
  • Foster collaboration among various technical and functional teams.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off and company holidays.
  • Support for professional development and certification.
  • Remote-first work environment.
Full Job Description
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Company: WebFirst, LLC (a Redhawk Company)
Reports To: Program Manager / Director of Operations

Position Overview

WebFirst (a Redhawk Company) is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Scrum Lead to lead Agile delivery teams supporting federal digital services, web modernization, content management, and customer experience initiatives. This role combines traditional project management responsibilities with servant-leadership Scrum practices to ensure successful delivery of complex projects across multiple stakeholders, vendors, and development teams.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, facilitator, and problem solver who can manage project execution while fostering a collaborative, high-performing Agile / Kanban environment.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Leadership & Delivery
  • Serve as Scrum Lead for one or more cross-functional delivery teams.
  • Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including:
  • Daily Standups
  • Backlog Refinement
  • Sprint Reviews/Demos
  • Retrospectives
  • Coach teams on Agile principles,Kanban,Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
  • Remove impediments and proactively address delivery risks.
  • Track velocity, team capacity, and sprint commitments.

Project Management
  • Develop andmaintainproject plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Monitor project scope, budget, resource allocation, and timelines.
  • Identify, document, and mitigate risks and issues.
  • Prepare and deliver status reports to leadership and clients.
  • Coordinate dependencies across multiple projects and teams.
  • Support contract deliverables, reporting requirements, and project governance activities.

Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
  • Facilitaterequirementsgathering and project planning sessions.
  • Translate businessobjectivesinto actionable work plans.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and communication.
  • Build trusted relationships with client leadership and project teams.

Team Leadership
  • Foster collaboration among developers, UX/CX specialists, business analysts, content strategists, QA personnel, and client stakeholders.
  • Promote accountability, transparency, and team ownership.
  • Support resource planning and onboarding activities.
  • Mentor junior project managers and Scrum Masters as needed.

Tools & Process Management
  • Maintain project and sprint tracking within Jira or equivalent platforms.
  • Develop dashboards, reports, and metrics for leadership review.
  • Support process improvement initiatives and organizational Agile maturity efforts.
  • Coordinate release planning and production deployments with technical teams.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of project management experience leading software, digital, or web modernization projects.
  • 3+ years serving as Scrum Master, Scrum Lead, or Agile Project Manager.
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional technical teams.
  • Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Federal Government programs and contracts.
  • Experience with CMS platforms such as Drupal, WordPress, or Sitecore.
  • Experience supporting healthcare, public health, or human services agencies.
  • Familiarity withDevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud hosting, and modern software delivery practices.
  • PMP certification.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM,SAFeScrum Master, or equivalent Agile certification.
  • Experience managing distributed or remote teams.
  • Ability to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust or higher clearance.

Success Factors

The successful candidate will:
  • Lead teams that consistently deliver high-quality work on time.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Drive accountability whilemaintaininga servant-leader mindset.
  • Improve team performance through coaching and continuous improvement.
  • Effectively balance project management discipline with Agile flexibility.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) with companymatch.
  • Paid time off and company holidays.
  • Professional development and certification support.
  • Remote-first work environment.

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