PMP PMI SCRUM Agile Methodologies CSM Certification Manager

*Candidate should be able to work onsite up to 3 days/week

Descripyion:

*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 projects 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.

*Adheres to VDOT and VITA project management practices as defined.

*Additional responsibilities as assigned.

*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.