Project Manager/Scrum Master

2-4 years of waterfall project management experience
2-4 years of agile/scrum master experience
Experience dealing with outside Vendors
Solid understanding of full project life cycle and management methodologies (Waterfall and Agile)
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interface effectively with all levels of management as well as the technical team, and concisely, logically and accurately present issues verbally and in written format
Effectively coordinate communications between/among cross-functional teams, resolve conflict and maintain confidentiality
Strong team player and have good interpersonal and collaborative skills
Fosters a team environment and demonstrates the ability to promote the team environment, yet work individually on each person’s skill development
Excellent organizational, time management, judgment, and decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Reliable, self-motivated, and focused on high-quality delivery of work products; willing to accept responsibility and accountability
Outstanding motivational, people, and task management skills

Determine the project approach, resource responsibilities, and schedule
Define team member roles and expectations and ensure timely feedback
Ensure that project resources receive any necessary training and are used effectively
Review, and be responsible for, the overall development and integration of requirements
Measure and monitor progress at clearly defined points in the process to ensure that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and that it meets or exceeds expectations
Balance scope, schedule, quality, and risks. Make adjustments as necessary
Define the project iterations strategy. Manage and evaluate iterations
Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Plan/JIRA Sprints, including configuration management, risk management, project measurement, and quality management plans
Ensure that all requirements, project plans/JIRA Sprints, and changes to commitment are communicated to all affected team members
Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations
Ensure that the project team follows all quality assurance processes, including periodic reviews and transitions
Participate in quality management reviews
Represent the project team in IT and Business meetings
Obtain buy-in from senior management for all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, quality assurance plans, budget, schedule, and scope changes

6+ years’ experience in Project Management Waterfall (3+ years) and Agile (3+ years) methodology, preferably in a technical environment
Ability to work well with a wide variety of people with varying technical skill sets and business knowledge is required (from the very abstract to the very granular)
Proven team leadership or project management (Waterfall and Agile) experience
Project Management Professional certification preferred
Scrum Master certification preferred