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Location: Vienna, VA
Duration: Initial 6 months contract with extensions
Rate: $65.00-$76.00/hr
Work Requirements: , Holders or or Authorized to work in US
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To provide full Agile project management support by being knowledgeable in Agile methodologies and Scrum processes. This includes working with a team of Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches. Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and in accordance with quality standards. Provide project leadership to ensure overall success and delivery of expected outcomes in support of Navy Federal's strategic goals. Work is performed under minimal supervision.
Apply and adhere to Agile project management best practices by following the policies, procedures and methodologies established within the Scaled Agile Framework
* Ensure effective management of projects from inception through implementation
* Advanced knowledge in managing efforts that deliver technical solutions
* Demonstrate ability to navigate procurement actions and contract reviews
* Strategic partner with Program Manager to execute roadmaps
* Establish and maintain program metrics
* Communication with executive level leadership on program status, metrics, risks, and roadmaps
* Ability to serve as a Project Manager and Scrum Master.
* Collaborate and negotiate with business partners and vendors to understand requirement needs and resolve any gaps or risks/issues including management of invoices
* Prepare and deliver status reports regarding project objectives, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues to management and stakeholders
* Oversee project progress to ensure project documentation and schedules are following previously agreed requirements and standards
* Maintain and archive all project related documentation
* Identify, communicate, and resolve technical, tactical, and operational project issues and risks
* Exhibit intellectual agility and interpersonal flexibility to reassess, reflect and shift thinking as projects or strategic direction changes
* May be required to support agile team by writing backlog requirements and facilitating Scrum ceremonies
* Communicate project plan, changes, direction, approach, and priorities based on changing business requirements, circumstances, added information and/or budget considerations to stakeholders
* Monitor and measure staff assignments results against project goals and task responsibilities
* Build and maintain relationships with team members, management, key stakeholders and/or external contacts (vendors, etc.)
* Full life-cycle project management o Establish and lead project teams o Develop project plan/scope/schedule/cost/communications o Procure and/or manage resources/timelines/deadlines/quality o Ensure that vendor meets or exceeds their contractual obligations by delivering quality products/services on time and within cost structure
Manage all fiscal management aspects of vendor delivery and provide feedback on vendor performance o Ensure successful project implementation
o Manage project-level risks, issues, dependencies, and change management
* Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
* Associates degree in Information Technology, or related field, or the equivalent combination
of education, training, and experience
* Experience in Agile project leadership and execution, including initiatives with technology,
processes, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
* Experience leading remote teams.
* Experience and certification as a Scrum Master.
* Working knowledge of Agile framework methodologies, SAFe, and Scrum ceremonies
* Effective skill in project management to include establishing and leading project teams,
managing timelines/deadlines/resources, ensuring successful project implementation.
* SAFe certification/Scrum Master
* Working knowledge of project lifecycles and development methodologies, including agile
project management principles and practices
* Experience in leading agile development teams and facilitating team meetings in agile
environment. This includes...
o Daily Standups
o * Backlog Refinements
o Sprint Planning
o Sprint Review
o Sprint Retrospectives
* Experience in IT resource allocation and management
* Experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or team environment to
achieve goals
* Experience in collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships across
various functions
* Managing and improving processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of internal shared
services
* Effective presentation skills with essential executive presence
* Experience in leading, guiding and coaching professional staff.
* Experience in vendor engagement related to project delivery
* Effective skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact
* Effective skill using innovative thinking to solve problems and facilitate the decision-making
process
* Effective organizational, planning and time management skills as well as skill communicating
with all levels within an organization.
* Effective research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
* Effective skill resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements.
* Experience using Azure DevOps.
* Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Desired Skills:
* Working knowledge of video conferencing on MS Teams
* Project Management Professional Certificate
* Bachelor s degree in Technology, or related field
* Knowledge of Cloud Security based applications
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay, 401(k)
- Retirement plan
- and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions:
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.