IT - Project Manager Tech IV

PlanIT Group

Reston, VA

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SKILLS

Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Certified ScrumMaster, Change Management, Communication Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, DevOps, Identify Issues, Leadership, Legal, Mainframe Computer, Military, Operating Systems, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Management Software, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance Methodology, Release Management/Engineering, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing, System Lifecycle, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, United States Citizen

LOCATION

Reston, VA

POSTED

Today

Scrum Master - Candidates can be Remote

Job Description:
List of Tasks to be Performed
• As Scrum Master, will provide direction to the development and testing teams members, conduct Agile Ceremonies, oversee work and release management.
• Responsible for managing the entire Scrum process and maintaining Scrum artifacts and Scrum Tool.
• Takes projects from assignment to implementation.
• Supports management team's efforts in change management.
• Recommends and takes action to improve processes.

Knowledge with the Following Qualifications
• Motivated self-starter with excellent analytical, organization, and troubleshooting skills.
• Deep knowledge of software development cycle and testing methodologies.
• Utilization of DevOps and Agile methods to promote collaboration and flexibility in software testing and development.
• Experience using Version One or other work management tools.
• Strong understanding of the complete life cycle of a system (SDLC) application and operating systems.
• Attention to Detail. Critical for identifying discrepancies in payroll calculations that could lead to financial penalties or legal issues
• Problem-Solving. Ability to analyze issues and payroll anomalies, determine if a discrepancy is a system bug or input error, and work with developers to resolve them.
• Strong Communication Skills. Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, Solutions Architects, Product Owner, Managers and Developers.
• Time Management. Manage testing schedules to meet deadlines and payroll cycles.
• Successful candidates will ensure quality, timely completion of projects, meeting the specified expectations, reducing the risk or errors and customer satisfaction.

Working knowledge of one of more of the following qualifications
• DevSecOps
• Agile Scrum
• VersionOne or equivalent Agile project management software
• Knowledge of and experience with SDLC practices
• Payroll systems and processing
• Mainframe knowledge a plus

Required Certifications, if any:
• Scrum Master Certification required.
• The Scrum Master will heavily use these skills: communication, leadership, organization, time management, project management, risk management, problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork.

Additional Required Skills/Experience:
o A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years' relevant experience.
o A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
o Typically performs all functional duties independently.
o Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis."

Additional Provisions:
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
• If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen, or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Candidate must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)

About the Company

PlanIT Group

PLANIT Group is a fast-growing global technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients that drive results. We collaborate with our partners and customers to help them improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Our team delivers innovative solutions and services - including management consulting, systems integration, ERP solutions, enterprise architecture, communications, and infrastructure services. We focus on delivering value and driving increased productivity and efficiencies for our clients’ mission. Our extensive experience in the Federal, Defense, Intelligence, State, Local, Healthcare and Commercial industries delivers proven results and accelerated benefits.

Clients engage PLANIT for our expertise, innovative approach, and our exceptional team. We promote a creative, client-centric work environment and culture, striving to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our company’s employees and partners. Integrity and innovation are the core principles of our company philosophy. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PLANIT delivers. For more information, visit http://www.planitgroup.com/. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Government and Military

WEBSITE

https://www.planitgroup.com/

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