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System One lists this Senior Scrum Master/Project Manager opportunity in merrifield, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Senior Scrum Master/Project Manager
Type: Contract
Work Model: Remote - offsite
Responsibilities
Drive complex initiatives from concept through delivery by gaining a deep understanding of project scope and aligning stakeholders.
Manage project scope, develop clear project plans, milestones, and deliverables aligned with business objectives.
Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across cross-functional teams, ensuring completion on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, utilizing Azure DevOps to track progress.
Coordinate activities, monitor progress, and ensure accountability to maintain focus on outcomes and business value.
Identify, communicate, and resolve cross-organizational issues that may impede success.
Mentor and guide team members to support effective project execution.
Analyze project challenges, dependencies, and constraints; develop mitigation strategies and make data-informed decisions.
Serve as the central coordination point between project teams, leadership, and stakeholders; build strong cross-functional partnerships.
Communicate project progress, risks, and decisions clearly and facilitate productive discussions for consensus.
Requirements
15+ years of experience managing complex projects or programs, with at least 5 years in agile and 5 years in traditional waterfall delivery.
At least 10 years’ experience in a large enterprise or federal government environment.
Highly experienced in leading and driving executive engagement to reach project objectives.
Strong sense of urgency, proactively identifying risks, removing blockers, and driving decision-making.
Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) for backlog management and work tracking.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
PMP and CSM/SAFe Scrum Master certifications.
Experience managing complex multi-team initiatives in fast-moving environments.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
merrifield, VA, 22118, US
Who can apply
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