Project Management - Scrum Master

Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Richmond, VA - Hybrid 
Duration:7 months with possible extension 
Pay Rate: $40 to $45/hr on w2 - without benefits
 
Overview:
Introduction

• Join our dynamic team in Richmond, VA, and play a pivotal role in leading Agile and project management initiatives with a focus on digital accessibility and pre-release testing. We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated professional to drive innovation and continuous improvement within our teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as an Agile Coach OR 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master/Agile Delivery Lead.

• Demonstrated experience managing Agile workflows for QA, testing, or pre-release teams.

• Proven project management experience, specifically coordinating initiatives across multiple technical teams.

• Experience with Agile management tools such as Jira and Confluence.

• Must have previous client experience working for this customer in the past 5 years.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with software accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and the concept of automated testing.

• Hands-on project management experience implementing automated accessibility testing tools into release pipelines.

• Experience in scaling Agile, preferably using SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Agile ceremonies and activities specifically for pre-release testing sprints, retros, and sprint planning.

• Provide clear visibility into testing delivery targets, commitments, and progress to stakeholders.

• Facilitate processes to proactively identify roadblocks in the testing lifecycle and resolve them using a network of peers and formal escalation channels.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Access to continuous learning and development resources.

• Supportive team culture that encourages growth and agility.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.