Project Manager/Scrum Master

Ideal Candidate Profile: Seeking a Project Manager/Scrum Master with strong expertise in Agile project delivery, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies, successfully leading cross-functional teams through the full software development lifecycle. Skilled at facilitating Agile ceremonies, managing project scope, risks, schedules, and stakeholder expectations while fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and driving continuous improvement. Experienced in coaching teams, supporting Product Owners with backlog prioritization, tracking delivery metrics, and ensuring adherence to Agile best practices. PMP and CSM certified, with SAFe knowledge and a proven ability to balance quality, cost, scope, and timelines to deliver business value.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
Drives consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including: project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.
Coordinates Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
Tracks and communicates project's progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.
Establishes an environment where the teams can be effective and helps removing obstacles.
Protects the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
Ensures a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as others outside the team.
Tracks and reports team velocity and other project metrics.
Promotes continuous improvement and helps teams to increase productivity.
Helps Product Owner and team with Product backlog management.
Ensures the teams are practicing core Agile principles.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.
Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable, while keeping team engaged and on track.
Ability to help Product Owners to create and prioritize Product Backlog.
Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
Well-versed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
PMP and CSM Certifications required.
SAFe Certification preferred.
Experience with SAFe framework is a plus.