Scrum Project Manager

Georgia  ‐ Onsite
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Looking for the opportunity to be a true difference maker for a Professional Services organization? We are seeking a Scrum Manager to Project Manage customized software development projects. For this role, you must have a strong background working for a Professional Services/Project Solutions organization where you managed multiple concurrent external client engagements (will not consider candidates without external client experience). You must also have strong Agile/Scrum development methodology experience, including being able to coach/mentor clients who are implementing Scrum from scratch (ScrumMaster certification is a big plus).

Activities include detailed planning and budgeting, work plan creation and execution, issue management and resolution, project control and status reporting and hands-on project guidance to ensure completion of projects on schedule and within budget and scope. Responsibilities include development of SOWs and identifying new service opportunities. Must be highly skilled in conflict resolution and managing client relationships. The successful candidate will be experienced in managing all aspects of full life cycle project management and structure methodology's including: project definition, planning and estimation, requirements gathering, design specifications, risk, issue and scope management, solution development, testing, and systems integration.

Required Experience:
-5+ years coaching and managing Agile/SCRUM projects.
-8+ years of Project Management experience managing multiple teams of resources.
-Experience managing custom development projects required.
-Consulting/Client Interface experience - must have external client/customer consulting experience.
-The ability to manage senior level relationships.
-Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects/detailed project plans.
-Competency in project estimation techniques and experience creating/reviewing SOW's.
-Ability to identify, present, sell, and implement initiatives.
-Strong communication/presentation skills to effectively interact with clients, including pre-sales and post-sales implementation.
-Financial Reporting: Experience managing project budget and invoices.
-PMP Certification preferred.
-Certified SCRUM Master preferred.
-Bachelor of Science/Administration degree, advanced degree preferred.
-The ability to travel when required.
-Must be able to work additional hours, beyond 8 per day, as necessary, to complete tasks required (or meet deadlines).

Application Requirements
  • Client will not accept subcontractors
Required Qualifications:
  • SDLC
  • Business Development
  • MS Project
  • Agile (Scrum)
  • Financial
  • Professional Services
  • Project Manager
Benefits/Perks
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • and Life Insurance for Full-time W2 Consultants
  • Supplemental Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Dependent Care Assistance
  • 401(k) with Roth feature
  • 529 Educational Savings Plan
  • Free E-learning Courses
Start date
n.a
From
MATRIX Resources, Inc.
Published at
12.04.2012
Project ID:
347060
Contract type
Freelance
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