Scrum Master/Project Manager

Overview

As a SteampunkScrum Master/Project Manager, you’ll be asked to serve as the Scrum Master on an Agile software development team. You will also going to be challenged each day with new and complex mission and delivery opportunities as you serve as the team lead of the Steampunk contingent helping deliver a major mission system.  Your Project Management responsibilities will include team leadership for the complete life cycle of solution development and delivery, providing Agile Project Management support and Scrum Master support for Agile teams, coordinating with product owners and stakeholders on prioritzing the backlog, creating release schedules and roadmaps based on assessment recommendations, and establishing technical practices and release management standards that align with the customer's process. This individual will also ensure the team is following, and effective at, Agile scrum processes as well as driving high client satisfaction.  This effort leverages Public Sector Foundation - Advanced (PSFA) and integrates systems using MuleSoft. 

Contributions

You will work with stakeholders to understand their needs, goals, and requirements. Working with our team's Technical Lead, you will ensure that any designs align with our client's objectives.  One of your key functions is to learn how things worked in the past, present data about how things are now, and show how it can improve by creating assets such as system maps and diagrams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the scrum team on a key, high-priority project for the client.
• Lead and manage the Steampunk delivery team members.
• Help define project scope and schedule, with a focus on regular, timely delivery of value.
• Perform delivery planning, prepare and distribute progress reports, and correct deviations from plan.
• Manage risks and issues, and make sure team issues are escalated, worked, and resolved.
• Manage customer expectations for deliverables and manage stakeholder communications.
• Help implement an effective system of project governance.
• Keep the team focused on quality and continuous delivery.
• Hold the team accountable for its commitments, remove roadblocks, and help the team use its time wisely and avoid distractions.
• Use organizational resources to improve capacity for project work.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Coach the team on the delivery process, the agile mindset, and client values.
• Coach the team to improve collaboration and self-organization.
• Perform hands-on project work as the project needs, including analysis, design, and change management.

Qualifications

Required:

• Work in the DC Metropolitan Area
• U.S. work authorization and the ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years managing IT projects using agile methodologies
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Scrum and Kanban
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in a Business Analyst role
• Working knowledge of the software development life cycle and project management methodologies
• Ability to identify, escalate, and mitigate risks and issues
• Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence
• Ability to help teams write user stories and epics, identify dependencies, and design optimal solutions
• Ability to facilitate meetings and workshops, build shared understanding with stakeholders, and engage team members to produce product and portfolio roadmaps
• Ability to work flexibly with teams, individuals, and executives, and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including with key stakeholders and customers

Preferred:

• PMP Certification
• CSM Certification

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000.  The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. 

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors.  Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.