Project Manager 4 Scrum Master

Short Description:

VDOT Project Manager 4 Scrum Master

up to 3 days per week on-site work.

Complete Description:

• local candidates required
• candidate should be able to work onsite up to 3 days/week
• please do not submit candidates who were submitted to previous VDOT PM Scrum
  
  

Master reqs

• Drives consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle,
  
  

including project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of

project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.

• Coordinates Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups,
  
  

Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.

• Tracks and communicates project's progress from a schedule, cost, and risk
  
  

perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.

• Establishes an environment where the teams can be effective and helps removing
  
  

obstacles.

• Protects the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
• Ensures a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as
  
  

others outside the team.

• Tracks and reports team velocity and other project metrics.
• Promotes continuous improvement and helps teams to increase productivity.
• Helps Product Owner and team with Product backlog management.
• Ensures the teams are practicing core Agile principles.
• Adheres to VDOT and *** project management practices as defined.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as
  
  

expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.

• Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage
  
  

their expectations.

• Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable,
  
  

while keeping team engaged and on track.

• Ability to help Product Owners to create and prioritize Product Backlog.
• Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and
  
  

team building.

• Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
• Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and
  
  

cost.

• Well-versed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
• Expertise with Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and
  
  

MS Office.

• Experience with Agile collaboration tools such as Team Foundation Server,
  
  

JIRA, Version One, etc.

• PMP and CSM Certifications required.
• Experience with SAFe framework required.
• SAFe Certification preferred.
  
  

Skills: SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceExpertise RatingMoveSolid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this areaRequired10Years Solid understanding of software development life cycle modelsRequired12Years Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.Required12Years Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team buildingRequired12Years Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)Required Scrum Master Certification (CSM)Required Experience using SAFe FrameworkRequired6Years Experience using Microsoft ProjectRequired5Years

Global Candidate Requirements:

Global Candidate Requirements

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Questions:

Question 1

Does your candidate have a current CSM certification? This is REQUIRED. Please upload a copy of the CSM certification.

Question 2

Does your candidate have a current SAFe SFC or RTE certification? This is REQUIRED. Please upload a copy of the certification.

Question 3

Is candidate willing and able to work onsite up to 3 days every week at VDOT in Richmond, VA? NO exceptions.

Question 4

Has candidate been submitted to previous VDOT Release Train Engineer reqs? We need NEW candidates ONLY.

Question 5

How soon after offer can candidate start?

Agency Interview Type:

Web Cam Interview Only

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid