Project Manager

Job ID: VA-776029

Hybrid/Local (Richmond ONLY) Scrum Master/PM (CSM/PMP/SAFe all must/12+) with Kanban/Agile, coaching, SAFe framework and MS Project experience

Location: Richmond, VA (VDOT)
Duration: 9 Months
Position: 1 (2)
**local Richmond, VA candidates required due to onsite requirement
*Candidate MUST possess PMP certification through PMI OR VITA s PM certification. No other certifications qualify.
*Candidate must also be able to work onsite 2-3 day/week

Skills:
Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) Required
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models Required 10 Years
Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area Required 5 Years
Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building Required 8 Years
CSM certification required. Please upload a copy of certification here. Required
Experience using SAFe Framework Desired
Experience using Microsoft Project Required

Description:
Drives consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including: project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.
Coordinates Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
Tracks and communicates project s progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.
Establishes an environment where the teams can be effective and helps removing obstacles.
Protects the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
Ensures a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as others outside the team.
Tracks and reports team velocity and other project metrics.
Promotes continuous improvement and helps teams to increase productivity.
Helps Product Owner and team with Product backlog management.
Ensures the teams are practicing core Agile principles.
Adheres to VDOT and VITA project management practices as defined.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.
Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable, while keeping team engaged and on track.
Ability to help Product Owners to create and prioritize Product Backlog.
Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
Well-versed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
PMP and CSM Certifications required.
SAFe Certification preferred.
Experience with the SAFe framework is a plus.