Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master

A-Team Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master to support the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate (CA/PPT). This role is responsible for helping project teams plan, coordinate, and deliver initiatives that support organizational priorities and mission objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and Agile methodologies, with demonstrated experience facilitating collaboration, managing project schedules, mitigating risks, and driving successful project outcomes. This individual will serve as a key facilitator between project teams, Government stakeholders, and program leadership, ensuring projects remain on track, aligned with requirements, and focused on delivering value.

The Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master promotes continuous improvement, adaptability, and team effectiveness through the application of Agile principles and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery in support of CA/PPT program objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, status reports, and supporting project documentation.
• Track project scope, timelines, resource requirements, deliverables, risks, and issues.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among project teams, Government stakeholders, and program leadership.
• Document project decisions, action items, change requests, and follow-up activities.
• Identify project obstacles, risks, and potential delays; coordinate resolution efforts and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Apply project management and Agile best practices, including Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies where applicable.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend approaches to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor project performance and deliverable quality to ensure alignment with CA/PPT requirements and expectations.
• Contribute to project status reporting, performance assessments, and risk mitigation activities.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, team collaboration, and project planning activities to support successful project execution.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and continuous learning across project teams.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, Management, or a related field; OR
• Nine (9) years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in project management, Agile project delivery, Scrum Master leadership, or related roles.

Certifications

• Active Scrum Master Certified (SMC) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) certification.
• Current PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, scope management, resource coordination, and deliverable tracking.
• Ability to coordinate project teams and stakeholders while facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Experience developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, status reports, and project documentation.
• Ability to document project decisions, action items, project changes, and follow-up activities.
• Ability to identify risks, obstacles, dependencies, and delays and coordinate appropriate resolution strategies.
• Familiarity with Agile project management principles and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices.
• Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process enhancements that improve project outcomes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and reporting skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced, complex environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Technical Requirements

Proficiency with the following tools:

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook

Security Clearance

Active Secret Clearance is required., * Bachelor’s (Preferred), * Scrum Master leadership: 5 years (Preferred)

• Visio: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft PowerPoint: 1 year (Preferred)
• Project management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Agile project delivery: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Scrum Master Certified (SMC) (Preferred)
• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) (Preferred)
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) (Preferred)

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• The salary range for this position is $100K-$130K/yearly. What is your desired salary range?