Scrum Master / PM

job summary:

Pay: 70/hr for Omaha Nebraska, 75/hr for Greenwood Village Colorado

Fully onsite

location: Greenwood Village, Colorado

job type: Contract

salary: $65 - 75 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

1. Delivery & Agile Management

• Lead Sprint Ceremonies: Facilitate and drive Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, and Retrospectives.
• Remove Blockers: Actively identify and eliminate impediments, blockers, and friction points for the engineering teams.
• Agile Coaching: Train, mentor, and guide team members and stakeholders as the organization transitions from a Waterfall mindset to Agile.
• High-Volume Execution: Concurrently manage 5 to 10 projects or complex implementation phases from initiation through to closure.

2. Technical Coordination & Collaboration

• Bridge Business and Tech: Work closely with Software Developers, Cloud Architects, Security Engineers, and Product Owners to drive technical solutions.
• Translate Requirements: Understand complex technical concepts (such as Cloud migrations and security frameworks) and translate them into clear business terms for stakeholders.
• Convey Urgency: Effectively communicate business priorities, critical timelines, and client urgency to the technical teams.

3. Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Client-Facing Management: Serve as a primary point of contact, interfacing heavily with both internal and external clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Consultative Input: Provide client consultative input on product capabilities, system features, and deployment strategies.
• Expectation Management: Navigate an environment where scope and responsibilities aren't always clearly defined, establishing structure and managing expectations when they are vague.

4. Governance, Risk & Governance (GRC)

• Manage Risk & Scope: Track project risks, issues, dependencies, and formal scope changes tightly.
• Audit & Security Remediation: Drive high-priority security-focused implementations, technical tool rollouts, and audit remediations required by the government client.
• Methodology Compliance: Ensure the team strictly adheres to established project management methodologies, implementation management processes, and security protocols.

qualifications:

Experience: 5+ years of overall project management experience, with a solid portion of that time spent utilizing Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Technical Background: Previous experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Master driving complex IT technical projects, specifically with exposure to Security and/or IT Infrastructure projects.

Client Management: Proven track record in a client-facing role, interfacing regularly with external and internal clients as well as partners.

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts in business terms.

Education: High School Diploma is required (a Bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience).

Logistics & Schedule:

Ability to physically work in the office 5 days a week.

Flexibility to work after hours, on-call, or on weekends when needed for deployments.

Ability to handle occasional travel (5%-10%).

Legal & Clearance:

Ability to pass an additional US Government background check.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), SAFe, or Scrum Certification(s).

Industry Experience: Experience working within the financial industry and/or working directly with US Federal Government agencies.

Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience utilizing Azure DevOps or JIRA.

Aptitude: A strong desire and ability to learn new technical concepts quickly.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.