Project Manager and Scrum Master
Booz Allen Hamilton - Melbourne, FL
posted 5 months ago
About the position
As a Project Manager and Scrum Master at Booz Allen Hamilton, you will play a pivotal role in guiding a development team towards achieving sprint goals and ensuring the successful progression of projects. Your functional knowledge will be essential in coaching the team, applying basic Scrum principles and concepts to resolve routine problems. You will utilize tools such as Jira and Microsoft Office applications to implement sustainable process improvements, facilitating sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. This position directly impacts veterans by modernizing software platforms that enhance their access to healthcare, providing you with a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful solutions. In this role, you will analyze project scopes and requirements, collaborating with team members and client management to ensure project success. You will be responsible for tracking project processes, controlling and analyzing the potential impact of missed or inadequate deliverables on program accomplishments. Additionally, you will review and present reports on your analysis findings, ensuring that program documentation supports activities at higher management levels. Your ability to track performance and related metrics will be crucial in driving project success. This position offers a chance to grow your experience in tactical planning and delivery while contributing to a variety of project solutions aimed at improving veterans' access to healthcare. Join us in making a difference; the world can't wait!
Responsibilities
- Coach the development team to focus on sprint goals and ensure project progression.
- Apply Scrum principles to resolve routine problems and facilitate team processes.
- Utilize tools like Jira and Microsoft Office for process improvements and project management.
- Analyze project scopes and requirements to ensure project success.
- Track project processes and control, analyzing the impact of deliverables on program accomplishments.
- Review and present reports on analysis findings to higher management.
- Support activities related to program documentation and performance tracking.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience with project management and technical writing.
- 1+ years of experience in a Scrum Master role.
- Experience with Agile frameworks and techniques such as Jira, Kanban, Agile SAFe, continuous integration, and continuous testing.
- Experience with Microsoft Teams online collaboration tools.
- Knowledge of project control and Scrum techniques such as definition of done, user stories, and backlog refinement.
- Ability to implement elements of a project life cycle.
- Ability to coordinate sprints, retrospective meetings, and daily stand-ups.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.
- Bachelor's degree.
Nice-to-haves
- 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Project.
- 1+ years of experience in Risk Management.
- Experience with Project Management frameworks.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and analyze approaches to solutions.
- Attention to detail in facilitating discussions and conflict resolution.
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Scrum Master Certification.
- PMP Certification.
Benefits
- Wellness programs with HSA contributions.
- Paid holidays and paid parental leave.
- Generous 401(k) match.
- Flexible schedules and remote/hybrid work options.
- Professional and leadership development opportunities, including upskilling programs and tuition reimbursement.
