Project Manager - Agile Specialist/Scrum Lead P2

Project Manager - Agile Specialist/Scrum Lead P2 - Contract - Orlando, FL/Hybrid - $50.00 - $60.28/hr

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Project Manager - Agile Specialist/Scrum Lead P2 in Orlando, FL

Role Description

Support Continuous Delivery and Sprint Execution
Support day-to-day sprint execution to help ensure committed work is delivered predictably.
Track sprint progress, capacity, and blockers; escalate risks as needed.
Ensure sprint goals and Definition of Done are understood and followed.
Independently manage sprint execution and proactively address delivery risks without escalation.
Serve as Scrum Master for the Engineering Team
Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews/demos, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
Keep ceremonies structured, time-boxed, and focused on outcomes.
Reinforce Agile and Scrum practices through consistent execution.
Actively coach the team and stakeholders on Scrum best practices and adapt facilitation style based on team maturity.
Facilitate Team Communication and Collaboration
Support communication between engineers, product owners, and stakeholders.
Ensure delivery status, dependencies, and risks are visible and understood.
Help foster a collaborative and respectful team environment.
Serve as the primary facilitator for delivery conversations and resolve cross-functional friction.
Support Backlog Readiness and Flow
Partner with Product Owners to support backlog grooming and sprint readiness.
Validate that stories have clear acceptance criteria, sizing, and dependencies identified.
Help maintain a steady flow of work into sprints.
Proactively identify backlog quality issues and drive improvements with Product Owners. o Contribute to Continuous Improvement
Participate in retrospectives and help track improvement actions.
Support the use of basic Agile metrics (velocity, carryover, blockers).
Identify opportunities to improve team processes.
Lead retrospectives and ensure improvement actions are implemented and sustained.
Maintain Agile Artifacts and Reporting
Keep Agile tools and boards current and accurate.
Assist with sprint-level reporting and documentation.
Follow established Agile standards and templates.
Own Agile reporting accuracy and provide delivery insights to stakeholders

Skills & Requirements

BS STEM +5yrs
3-5 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery role supporting software engineering teams.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Experience facilitating at least some Scrum ceremonies.
Strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
Experience working with software engineering teams.
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I, or equivalent).
Experience with Agile delivery tools (e.g., ServiceNow Agile SDLC, Jira, Azure DevOps).
Experience supporting enterprise or platform engineering teams.
Familiarity with Agile delivery metrics and continuous improvement techniques.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

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Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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