What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master/Project Manager position at Hollstadt Consulting?
Minnesota - Project Manager
Hollstadt Overview
Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel. When you work with us, you'll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people. We're committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations.
Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects. Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.
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Job Title: Scrum Master/Project Manager
Location: Cottage Grove, MN (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Rate: $45 - $72.34/hour w2 dependent on skills and qualification
Duration: 6 months with potential for extension
Role Breakdown: 60% Scrum Master, 40% Project Manager
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master/Project Manager. This role is crucial for driving the success of our ongoing project, which is currently behind schedule and needs strong leadership to get back on track.
Project: Need someone who can lead the development of a centralized data storage solution to replace a device-dependent system, enabling organization-wide access to critical information previously restricted to a single iPad, improving accessibility and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the project with a focus on Scrum Master (60%) and Project Management (40%) responsibilities.
- Collaborate with various teams to ensure the project is completed within the next 12 weeks.
- Implement a centralized data storage solution accessible via an iPad application.
- Motivate and influence the team without alienating them, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
- Remove roadblocks, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and ensure timely scheduling of tasks.
- Exhibit a leadership style that is authoritative yet collaborative, driving the team towards success without dictating.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in both Scrum Master and Project Management roles.
- Experience facilitating all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and promoting continuous improvement within the team.
- Experience leading cross-functional project teams to deliver complex initiatives on time and within scope by managing timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- CSM Certification
- Strong leadership and influence skills, with a Type A personality that drives results without being overbearing.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to stay on top of project details.
- Ability to motivate and lead a team, ensuring collaboration and productivity.
- Experience with data storage solutions and application development is a plus.
Personality Traits:
- Service-oriented leader who can motivate the team, remove obstacles, and communicate effectively.
- Organized and proactive, with a focus on getting the job done efficiently and effectively.
Benefits Perks
Comprehensive Benefit Plan
Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between!
Remarketing Process
Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships. We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6-8 weeks prior to your end date. By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise.
Professional Development
Hollstadt offers on-demand training through our consultant portal. Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects. Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
401k Matching
One popular benefit is our 401(k) match on the first 4% of your contributions. Hollstadt wants to help you reach your long-term financial goals and understands that planning for your future is critical. Consultants also have access to support from a Financial Advisor.
Bonus Opportunities
We appreciate and reward loyalty. Join Hollstadt, stay for 5 years, and we’ll give you a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus! Additionally, we know great talent knows other great talent. If you are on contract with Hollstadt and refer one of your connections who gets placed, we’ll pay you $1,000!
Ongoing Support & Networking
We have made a significant investment in building a support program for our consultant team - so you never have to feel like you are going it alone. We also have a Consultant Coach program which acts like a 'work buddy' to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at your client site.
Salary : $45 - $72
