OverviewProject Manager/Scrum Master
Melbourne, FL
The Project Manager/Scrum Master will lead a dynamic team through the Software Development Lifecycle Process (SDLC) that provides enterprise applications support services to help ensure the secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of INL/A Management Information Systems. This role will lead and facilitate agile practices in support of the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Aviation (INL/A) and provide essential technology services in support of their missions to sustain the national security and economic interests of our nation.
Responsibilities
- Manage operational and technical aspects of program activity.
- Coordinate with Program Manager to manage schedule, scope, quality, and cost.
- Create and Maintain the Program’s Schedules across multiple teams and delivery phases
- Ensure proper agile practices are being employed, including stand-ups, backlog refinement sessions, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives.
- Plan, organize, direct, and guide the activities of team members.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables.
- Lead and build relationships to encourage collaboration, transparency, and innovation as a part of a medium/large cross-functional team.
- Lead the end-to-end project management process for technology and software development projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Serve as a Scrum Master/Agile Delivery Lead, facilitating team adherence to Scrum and Agile best practices.
- Manage and oversee SDLC-based project management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational and contractual requirements.
- Manage backlogs, user stories, sprint planning, and delivery tracking across agile teams.
- Promote Agile quality practices, coordinate across organizations, and serve as a resource to answer questions.
- Monitor project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions.
- Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Work directly with the PM to collaborate with senior-level client leadership teams in client-delivery engagements.
- Participate in hiring and onboarding.
- Review and approve employee timecards.
- Travel may be required for special projects. (CONUS, OCONUS)
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Education requirement may be substituted with 8+ years of relevant experience.
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Scrum Master or Agile certification required within 90 days of hire (e.g. CSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP)
- Project management certification preferred (e.g., PMP)
- Background check with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven experience leading dynamic teams.
- Strong Proficiency with MS Project and other scheduling tools.
- Demonstrated experience serving in a Scrum Master role within an Agile delivery environment.
- Experience managing projects through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps for Agile project and program management (preferred).
- Experience managing project costs, schedule, and scope.
- Ability to motivate and lead a high-performing team, attract recruits, and retain highly qualified staff.
- Must possess strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Detailed knowledge of agile processes, ceremonies, and tools.
- Proficiency with Agile project management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello, or similar).
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating comfort in coordinating a large agile team.
- Strong communication skills- verbal, written, listening, and presentation.
How you’ll grow
At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.
Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.
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