*Please forward resumes to [email protected] <[email protected]>*
*Job Title: Agile Project Manager *
*Location : Washington, DC*
*Contract Duration: 6 Months+*
*Locals to DC/VA/MS only – Face to Face must.*
*Pay: Max $50-52/hour*
*OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION:*
The purpose of this position is to perform agile project management
activities for complex, high profile programs and projects, working with
cross-functional IT teams and product owners to deliver business solutions;
and to provide expert guidance and expertise to self-organizing teams in
the areas of agile/iterative planning, agile execution techniques, and
cross-team coordination.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES:*
The position’s essential duties include the following:
· Performs agile project management activities including planning,
execution, tracking and reporting;
· Develops and reports team status and metrics to various
stakeholders;
· Coordinates deployments and ensures compliance with change control
procedures;
· Works as a Scrum Master, conducts and effectively participates in
sprint planning, task estimates, task sequencing, sprint reviews and
retrospectives;
· Assists team with making appropriate commitments through story
selection, task definition;
· Scales Scrum to large project teams using techniques such as “scrum
of scrums” to allow clusters of teams to discuss their work, focusing
especially on areas of overlap and integration;
· Leads the development and maintenance of team standards, tools, and
best practices;
· Identifies and removes impediments, prevents distractions;
· Takes the leadership role in cultivating robust and sustainable
working relationships between business and technology teams.
· Fosters an environment of cross-team collaboration and teamwork;
· Serves as a coach for other Scrum Masters and Agile Project
Managers;
· Facilitates team self-organization and self-management rather than
traditional command-control/directed styles;
· Encourages an environment where the team drives progress and feels
ownership for its success;
· Facilitates discussion and conflict resolution;
· Leads the establishment of internal review processes and technical
standards;
· Develops training programs, documents, and materials;
· Develop and maintains a thorough knowledge of business processes
supported by software systems;
· May document business requirements;
· Participates in requirements reviews, design reviews, and change
control activities;
· Represents the IT department in coordination with other departments;
· Manages outsourced work, consultants, vendors, and relationships.
*TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:*
*Type of
Experience
Years of Experience*
· Demonstrated experience with increasingly complex software
development initiatives 7-10 years
· Hands-on experience in requirements analysis and technical
documentation 3-5 years
· Experience as a project manager of increasingly complex software
development initiatives 6-8 years
· Experience as a Scrum Master and/or as a project manager in an
Agile environment 3-5 years
· Experience managing contractors, consultants and./or
vendors 3-5 years
· Experience coaching and mentoring Scrum Masters or project
managers 3-5 years
· Experience developing and managing project
budgets 3-5
years
· Experience with Microsoft
Project
Note: In addition, this is *desired* experience.
· Experience with application life-cycle development tools and
techniques
· Experience with software process improvement
· Experience with software development
*SPECIAL SKILLS*:
· Preparing and delivering information in a concise, professionally
written format
· Preparing and presenting information to staff in an informal
setting
· Working in teams, task forces, etc.
· Strong analytical skills for vetting project issues and
cross-team logistical challenges
· Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage competing
demands
· Strong planning and process improvement skills
· Excellent communication, leadership and conflict resolution skills
· Expert knowledge in the successful application of agile and lean
techniques
· Proficiency in Lean/Agile/Scrum tools: packaged and/or ad-hoc
tools and techniques
· Strong written communication and presentation skills
· In-depth knowledge of Scrum framework
· Ability to lift 15 to 25 pounds
· Organizational skills
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to lift 15 – 25 pounds
· General computer and presentation skills
*Regards*
*Mahesh. G **Ranked No.3 in the Washington
DC area-Washington Business Journal, 2015*
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