Project Manager

Description
Insurance Group within Workers Compensation Division, has an opening for a Project Manager/Scrum Master in their Business Applications team to lead IT projects and coordinate cross-functional teams, driving the successful implementation of technology solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Agile, PMP (Project Management Professional), and RUP (Rational Unified Process) methodologies. They will bring expertise in project management, Agile coaching, and process improvement to ensure the time and high-quality delivery of initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
SCRUM MASTER ROLE
Facilitates scrum ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, and Sprint Reviews).
Acts as a servant leader to cross-functional Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and best practices.
Removes impediments and fosters an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous improvement and productivity.
Collaborates with Product Owners to define and prioritize the product backlog.
Guides the team in identifying and tracking metrics to ensure continuous progress.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Plans, executes, and oversees IT projects from inception through delivery using PMP principles and best practices.
Develops project plans, including scope, schedule, resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and budget.
Ensures alignment of project goals with business objectives and IT strategy.
Manages project teams, fostering communication and collaboration between developers, testers, and stakeholders.
Reports regularly on project status, risks, and key metrics to stakeholders and leadership.
Ensures proper documentation and knowledge transfer for long-term project sustainability.
METHODOLOGY EXPERTISE
Applies a deep understanding of Agile, PMP, and RUP methodologies to tailor project management approaches as per the project's complexity and requirements.
Provides coaching and training on Agile and hybrid methodologies to team members and stakeholders.
Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by driving process optimization and ensuring effective use of tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PROBLEM SOLVING
Proactively identifies project risks and works with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies.
Serves as the primary point of escalation for project issues, working to resolve conflicts and remove blockers in a timely manner.
Manages change control processes, ensuring that project adjustments are handles efficiently without impacting quality or deadline attainment.
ON-PREMISES, HYBRID, AND CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS
Works with business applications across various environments, including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud systems.
Works with the infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure that application environments are stable, secure, and meet business performance expectations.
Supports the transition of applications from on-premises environments to cloud or hybrid architectures, working closely with IT leadership on cloud migration strategies.
RISK & COMPLIANCE
Ensures that all business applications comply with industry regulations and internal security standards, including SOX, PCI-DSS, and other financial sector regulations.
Works with the Cybersecurity team to ensure applications are secured against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Develops and implements procedures for regular audits, risk assessments, and disaster recovery plans for critical applications.
Ensures that QA processes adhere to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GDPR, HIPAA).
Develops and maintains test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data management.
Implements processes to ensure traceability of test cases to requirements and automated defect tracking/reporting.
Top Skills Details
Agile, Pmp, MS Project, Azure cloud, cloud, Scrum
Additional Skills & Qualifications
It is VERY important that this person is a solid communicator and can work well with both leaders on the business and technical side. Onsite 5 days/week in Sacramento office but then will move to 3 days/week onsite once manager feels candidate is acclimated
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Sacramento,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

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We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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