Scrum Master/Project Manager

Job Title: IT Scrum Project Manager
Location: Gwinnett County Project Management Office, Georgia
Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Department: Information Technology – Project Management Office (PMO)
Reports To: Director of Project Management Office

Position Overview:

The IT Scrum Project Manager will play a pivotal role in the Gwinnett County Project Management Office, driving the successful delivery of technology projects using Agile methodologies. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, managing project timelines, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of delivering complex IT solutions in a government or public sector environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Leadership & Facilitation:
• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure Agile principles and Scrum framework are adhered to, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Project Planning & Execution:
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, work plans, and resource allocation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Facilitate collaboration between business units, IT teams, and external vendors.
• Team Leadership & Development:
• Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, promoting Agile best practices and team accountability.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting:
• Track project performance using Agile metrics (e.g., burn-down charts, velocity).
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP, CSM, or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
• Experience:
• 5 years of experience in IT project management with at least 3 years as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager.
• Proven experience managing complex IT projects, preferably within government or public sector organizations.
• Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks, with the ability to adapt practices to meet organizational needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lawrenceville, GA 30046: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000