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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Project Manager 3 Scrum Master - **Company:** Ampcus Inc - **Location:** Mechanicsville, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Capability Maturity Model, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Servers, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87714354/1 ## About the Role * Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). * Expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices. * Hands-on experience serving as a Scrum Master on Agile software development projects. * Experience facilitating Scrum and Kanban methodologies. * Strong stakeholder management and customer communication skills. * Experience managing project scope, schedule, quality, cost, and risks. * Ability to analyze and document business and system processes. * Excellent leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team-building skills. * Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities. * Experience helping Product Owners manage and prioritize product backlogs. Required Certifications: * PMP (Project Management Professional) * Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Preferred Qualifications: * SAFe Certification. * Experience working within the SAFe Agile Framework. Preferred Skills: * Agile Project Management * Scrum Master * Scrum * Kanban * SDLC * Release Planning * Sprint Planning * Product Backlog Management * Risk Management * Stakeholder Management * Team Velocity Metrics * Continuous Improvement * Resource Planning * Project Governance, Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) Required Solid understanding of software development life cycle models Required 10 Years Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area Required 5 Years Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building Required 8 Years CSM certification required. Please upload a copy of certification here. Required Experience using SAFe Framework Desired Hands-on experience with MS Project or Project Server Subscription Edition (PSSE) Required 3 Years ## Description Seeking an experienced Project Manager/Scrum Master to lead Agile software development initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage project delivery throughout the full project lifecycle while facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, tracking project performance, and ensuring adherence to Agile best practices. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project governance experience., * Drive project delivery throughout the complete project lifecycle. * Develop and maintain project plans, release plans, schedules, and resource allocations. * Manage project scope, risks, timelines, budgets, and delivery milestones. * Facilitate Agile ceremonies including: + Sprint Planning + Daily Standups + Sprint Reviews/Demos + Retrospectives + Backlog Refinement + Release Planning * Remove team impediments and foster a productive Agile environment. * Shield development teams from unnecessary interruptions and external distractions. * Build strong relationships between Product Owners, development teams, stakeholders, and leadership. * Track team velocity and Agile performance metrics. * Monitor and communicate project status, risks, issues, and costs. * Support Product Owners with backlog creation, prioritization, and management. * Promote continuous process improvement and Agile maturity. * Ensure compliance with established project management standards, governance, and organizational methodologies. * Perform additional project management responsibilities as assigned. ## Related Videos - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [ WeAreDevelopers LIVE - the weekly developer show with Chris Heilmann and Daniel Cranney](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1365-wearedevelopers-live-the-weekly-developer-show-with-chris-heilmann-and-daniel-cranney) - [Coffee with Developers - Cassidy Williams - ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/912-coffee-with-developers-cassidy-williams) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Shaping Up: Rethinking Product Development with Basecamp's Shape Up Methodology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1588-shaping-up-rethinking-product-development-with-basecamp-s-shape-up-methodology) - [Systems Thinking for Performance: How to Diagnose and Fix Slow Systems without Guessing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2103-systems-thinking-for-performance-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-slow-systems-without-guessing) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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