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Title: Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master
Location: Hybrid - 1575 Sherman St., Denver Denver, Colorado 80203
Duration: 12 Months
Client State of CO - DHS
Job Description:
The ideal candidate will work to further agile transformation efforts through iteratively leading project planning efforts, collaboration with cross-functional teams to define backlogs, sprint content, and key design decisions. They will oversee project budgets, work closely with product owners, conduct necessary ceremonies, facilitate backlog grooming activities, and develop and distribute project or product-related communications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Self-motivation with strong, proven analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to continuously learn
Ability to quickly absorb technical concepts and communicate effectively with non-technical and technical audiences, verbally and in writing
Participate in early-stage project intake and requirement-gathering sessions to influence project scope and planning
Deep customer empathy and curiosity that's paired with knowledge of how to gather and synthesize customer needs
Proven experience in fostering high-performing teams with strong aptitude to drive requirement alignment, cross team collaboration, healthy conflict resolution, and diversity.
Proven experience with inspect and adapt activities including system demo, quantitative and qualitative measurement, and the retrospective and problem-solving events.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Coordinate project discovery efforts (funding, feasibility, and strategic alignment)
SKILLS
Strong leadership abilities
Excellent communication skills
Project management knowledge
Agile methodologies expertise
Budget tracking skills
Collaboration and teamwork capabilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in a technology related field (preferred)
Agile certification (s) (preferred)
Minimum of 5-7 years' experience using Agile-tracking tools (Jira, Confluence - a must)