Location: Lincoln, NE
Salary: $40.00 USD Hourly - $43.00 USD Hourly
Description: Role: Project Manager Location: Lincoln, NE Duration: 1+ Year Overview We are seeking a highly motivated IT Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead and deliver technology initiatives from inception through completion. This role combines project management, Agile leadership, and business analysis, requiring a strong ability to manage cross-functional teams, align stakeholders, and deliver high-quality solutions within defined timelines and budgets.
This position is part of a centralized IT Project Portfolio Management function, supporting multiple initiatives and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
. Key Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring completion on time, within scope, and within budget
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee all phases of project execution
- Define project timelines, assign responsibilities, and track progress
- Monitor and report project status to leadership and stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders to ensure alignment with requirements
- Manage risks, issues, and dependencies while maintaining project momentum
- Drive stakeholder communication and expectation management
- Lead cross-functional teams with a high degree of ownership, creativity, and accountability
- Ensure adherence to project governance, standards, and best practices
Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Project Management, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of project management experience
- 2+ years of Agile (Scrum) experience
Required Skills & Experience - Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without direct authority
- Experience in:
- Requirements gathering and documentation
- Business case development
- Functional and process modeling
- State transition and workflow design
- Ability to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned to business goals
- Experience with gap analysis and vendor/product evaluation
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and client-facing)
- Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Solid understanding of PMI methodologies and project management frameworks
- Experience leading diverse teams and delivering complex projects
Core Project Management Activities - Develop and manage project charters and approvals
- Create and maintain project documentation (scope, schedule, risks, estimates)
- Identify and allocate required resources
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings and working sessions
- Implement:
- Communication plans
- Change management processes
- Risk and quality management practices
- Track project performance and address delays or blockers
- Manage scope, schedule, and deliverable quality
- Conduct project closeout activities, including lessons learned and feedback
Technical & Functional Capabilities - Experience with Azure DevOps (backlogs, user stories, task tracking)
- Conduct process flow analysis and system evaluations
- Support QA/QC activities and testing coordination
- Capture and translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Analyze existing applications and recommend improvements
Preferred Qualifications - Hands-on experience with Agile Scrum methodologies
- Experience collaborating with developers and business users
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Scrum certification)
- Experience in software testing and QA processes
- Familiarity with:
- Web Services and Windows Services
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Legacy systems (COBOL, CICS)
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Technical Environment - Agile software development lifecycle
- MVC architecture
Technologies: - C# (.NET)
- HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML
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