> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1248627-it-project-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1248627-it-project-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Project Manager - **Company:** Maximus, Inc. - **Location:** Springfield, MO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, RAID, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Smartsheet, Information Technology - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us25c7f3f2b3873c340b73558daeaeb224/eaa ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in related field. - 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree. - 5+ years of project management, Scrum Master, or Agile delivery experience. - 3+ years facilitating Scrum ceremonies for software development or IT delivery teams. - Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or Agile teams. - Experience in creating project plans, status reports, RAID logs, and executive-level updates. - Experience working with technical teams, business stakeholders, QA, systems analysts, and production support teams. - Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or similar platforms. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM I, SAFe Scrum Master, PMP, or PMI-ACP preferred. ## Description Serve as the point of contact and client interface for project technology related issues. - Manage project expectations, evaluate project needs, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure that program needs are met with respect to urgency and priority. - Review all project deliverables to ensure quality and accuracy meet project, stakeholder, and contractual standards. - Execute all project management functions; including work breakdown, monitoring and tracking of technical progress against the defined timetables, budgets, staff assignments and developments. - Lead and direct the successful delivery of services while ensuring that assigned projects adhere to the approved life cycle work patterns, standards, and procedures for solution delivery. - Provide detailed direction during various stages of the lifecycle to include requirements analysis, testing and potentially programming support. - Identify, track, manage, and communicate risks and issues with stakeholders and upper management. - Assure the project is in compliance with company standards and procedures. Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and coach Agile teams: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to promote effective team collaboration and continuous improvement. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Owners, technical leads, QA, business operations, shared services, and client-facing teams to align priorities, dependencies, and delivery timelines. - Tracking and Reporting: Provide project and team performance metrics including status, risks, issues, dependencies, blockers, velocity, burnup/burndown, milestones, and decisions clearly to leadership and stakeholders. - Impediment Removal: Identify and resolve obstacles that may hinder the team's progress, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. - Coaching and Mentoring: Provide guidance and support to team members on Agile best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. - Progress Monitoring: Track and report on team performance metrics ensuring transparency and accountability. - Agile Advocacy: Promote Agile values and principles within the organization, driving adoption and adherence to Agile methodologies. - Continuous Improvement: Encourage and facilitate process improvements to enhance team efficiency and product quality. ## Related Videos - [An introduction to Extreme Programming](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/709-an-introduction-to-extreme-programming) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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