Project Manager/Scrum Master (Ref: 18518)

Position: Project Manager/Scrum Master (Ref: 18518)
Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23111 USA
Duration: 11 Months 15 Days - Contract
Openings: 1
Deadline: 07/24/2026
Pay Rate: $62.64/hr.
Description:

***Local Candidates
***Hybrid onsite 3 days/week

We are actively seeking an experienced Project Manager / Scrum Master to drive consistent project delivery through the entire software development lifecycle. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams, track project progress, and ensure the successful delivery of value while adhering to core Agile principles.

Key Responsibilities
• Drive consistent project delivery encompassing project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery value.
• Coordinate Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
• Track and communicate the project's progress regarding schedule, cost, and risk to the project team, stakeholders, and management.
• Establish an environment where teams can be highly effective, proactively identifying and removing obstacles.
• Protect the development team from outside interruptions and distractions.
• Foster a strong, collaborative relationship between the team, the Product Owner, and external stakeholders.
• Track and report team velocity and other critical project metrics.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and help teams increase overall productivity.
• Assist the Product Owner and team with effective Product Backlog management.
• Ensure teams are practicing and adhering to core Agile principles.
• Adhere to defined organizational project management practices.
• Perform additional project management responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) models, combined with expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work with customers, understand their business practices, and manage expectations effectively.
• Proven track record of setting clear performance standards and holding team members accountable while keeping the team engaged and on track.
• Ability to guide Product Owners in creating, refining, and prioritizing the Product Backlog.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to accurately analyze and document business and system processes.
• Strong capability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Well-versed in both Scrum and Kanban methodologies.

Required Certifications
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• CSM (Certified ScrumMaster)

Preferred Qualifications
• SAFe Certification is highly preferred.
• Prior hands-on experience working within the SAFe framework is a strong plus.

Required / Desired Skills
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) (Required 1 Years)
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models (Required 10 Years)
• Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area (Required 5 Years)
• Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building (Required 8 Years)
• CSM certification required. Please email a copy of certification here. (Required 1 Years)
• Experience using SAFe Framework (Desired 1 Years)
• Hands-on experience with MS Project (Required 3 Years)