Scrum Master/Project Manager

Msm Technology - Quantico, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Quantico, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Scrum Master/Project Manager at MSM Technology LLC is responsible for facilitating agile practices within the team while managing project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications. This role combines the responsibilities of a Scrum Master, ensuring adherence to agile methodologies, and a Project Manager, overseeing project execution and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure the team follows agile practices and principles.
• Remove impediments and shield the team from external distractions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team empowerment.
• Coach and mentor team members on agile methodologies.
• Collaborate with product owners to manage and prioritize the product backlog.
• Support the Product Owner and Scrum team members with feature and user story development that outline the requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Monitor the team's progress and performance, using metrics such as burndown charts, and report to stakeholders as needed.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Track and report on project progress, performance, and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communication.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent years of experience working in a related position.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a combined Scrum Master and project management role.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, etc.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Adaptability and flexibility in responding to changing project demands.