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*Job Title: Project Manager/Agile Scrum Master* *Location : Washington, DC * *Duration : 12 month contract to start with extension after.* *Locals to DC/MD/VA only - F2F required* *EXECLLENT COMM SKILLS REQUIRED * 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:* · 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 *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 *Regards* *Mahesh. 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