Senior Scrum Master / Project Manager (Agile Delivery)

Job Title: Senior Scrum Master / Project Manager (Agile Delivery)
Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Duration/Term: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Scrum Master cum Project Manager to drive end-to-end delivery for enterprise-scale automotive and fleet management platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Agile Delivery, Scrum Framework, and Azure DevOps, along with the ability to manage distributed onsite-offshore teams and engage with executive stakeholders.

This role requires ownership of sprint execution, delivery governance, and cross-functional coordination while ensuring alignment with business goals and maintaining high sprint velocity.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies including Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and Sprint Reviews
• Manage distributed teams and ensure alignment across onsite-offshore delivery models
• Track and report sprint progress using Azure DevOps (Boards, Pipelines, Repos, Burndown Charts, Velocity Tracking)
• Drive collaboration between .NET, React, Data Engineering, QA, and Product teams
• Handle stakeholder management and executive-level communication (CTO/VP/Director level)
• Identify and mitigate risks through risk management and dependency resolution frameworks
• Facilitate backlog grooming, user story definition, and acceptance criteria alignment
• Maintain transparency via daily status reporting, dashboards, and escalation logs
• Ensure effective communication using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Office tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Certified Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) or PMI-ACP (mandatory)
• Preferred: SAFe Agilist Certification, Azure DevOps Fundamentals
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and SAFe framework

Experience

• 5+ years of experience as Scrum Master / Project Manager in Agile environments
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure DevOps tools and Agile tracking
• Proven experience delivering enterprise software projects
• Experience working with distributed teams (onsite-offshore model)
• Exposure to automotive or fleet management domain is a plus
• Experience in Jira to Azure DevOps migration is desirable

Key Skills

Agile Methodology, Scrum Framework, Scrum Master, Project Management, Azure DevOps, Sprint Planning, Sprint Execution, Burndown Charts, Velocity Tracking, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Onsite-Offshore Model, Backlog Grooming, User Story Definition, Dependency Management, Jira Migration, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Executive Communication, Automotive Domain

VDart Group is a global leader in technology, product, and talent solutions, serving clients including Fortune 500 companies across 13 countries. With over 4,000 professionals, we deliver innovation and results across industries. Committed to People, Purpose, and Planet, we are recognized for our sustainable practices through our EcoVadis Bronze Medal and UN Global Compact membership.