Description
PROJECT MANAGER/SCRUM MASTER
Position Description Overview
The Project Manager/Scrum Master manages key client projects and is responsible for monitoring the scrum process and scrum meetings. . Project Management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
Oversee all aspects of projects and scrum process. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.
The successful candidate will work directly with internal clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will hire new talent as needed to fulfill client needs.
Job Responsibilities
- The Project Manager/Scrum Master is responsible for driving moderately complex projects and/or components/phases of larger, more complex projects. Accountable for delivering medium to large projects on time, within budget, and within scope. This individual will lead and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental, cross-company teams that are responsible for all aspects of a project, from initiation to closure.
- The Project Manager/Scrum Master exemplifies strong initiative and management skills. 1. Insures project methodologies, project delivery processes, and implementation management processes are followed. This includes managing and driving: • Project Schedule • Risk and Issue Management • Scope Change Management 2. Manages the project budget. This includes understanding and validating estimates, cost variance tracking, and managing project resources effectively. 3. Provides clear and concise project communication; both written and verbal. 4. Facilitates/manages project communications and stakeholder, client and project team expectations.
- Project Manager/Scrum Master will guide the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values. Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment. Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work. Execute formal Scrum ceremonies to ensure delivery and improvement of process.
Scope of Job
In addition to duties of Project Leader/Scrum Master, responsible for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project. May communicate with a Senior Project Manager, Functional Area Manager, or Program Manager regarding status of specific projects.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, plus 4-6 years progressive management experience, including medium to large scale projects. PMP preferred.
- Skills/Experience: Proficient in Microsoft Office tools. Proficient in Microsoft Project and/or Microsoft Project Server. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Proven success in delivering projects within budget and specified timeframes, while ensuring customer satisfaction. Proven problem solving skills from problem assessment to solution selection. Ability to identify alternatives and make contingency plans. Capacity to embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction, and altering priorities. Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments. Experience in playing the Scrum Master role for at least one year for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory. Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.
Competencies
- Risk Management
- Organizational Savvy & Politics
- Budgeting
- Agile Development / Scrum
- Working With Project
- Coaching
- Accuracy / Attention to Detail
- Project Management
- Managing in a Matrix Environment
- Measurement of Effectiveness
- Meeting Management
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Primary Location
United States-Georgia-Atlanta-Atlan-5565 Glenridge Connector
Job Field
Project Management
Schedule
Full-time
Job Posting
Feb 13, 2020 L3 - Middle Mgmt/Sr Professional
Employee Status
Regular
