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# Project Manager 1 - Scrum Master

- **Company:** novalink Solutions llc
- **Location:** Mechanicsville, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Capability Maturity Model, Scrum Methodology
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4dcd0c30-c70e-4921-a6a2-de0091277a97

## About the Role

The ideal candidate has strong Agile fundamentals, hands-on Azure DevOps experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to investigate issues before escalating them., * 3-5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master supporting Agile delivery teams.

 * At least 3 years of experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and supporting Agile frameworks and practices.
 * Strong understanding of Agile values, principles, team collaboration, and continuous improvement.
 * At least 3 years of experience using Azure DevOps or similar Agile work management platforms.
 * Hands-on experience creating and managing user stories, tasks, work items, and backlogs.
 * Experience tracking Agile delivery metrics and maintaining project dashboards and status reports.
 * Experience with project documentation, action-item tracking, and administrative delivery support.
 * Ability to investigate issues and potential root causes before escalating them.
 * Experience coordinating dependencies and communicating across technical teams.
 * Ability to balance Scrum Master responsibilities with day-to-day delivery operations.
 * Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is required.
 * Strong written and verbal communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
 * Experience supporting large enterprise technology projects.
 * Experience working in government or public-sector environments.
 * Familiarity with Agile maturity initiatives, Agile transformations, or process improvement programs.
 * Experience collaborating with development teams and technical managers in software delivery environments.

## Description

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Scrum Master to support the E-ZPass delivery team by facilitating Agile ceremonies, maintaining team alignment, and ensuring visibility into delivery progress, priorities, risks, and blockers.

This role combines Agile facilitation with hands-on delivery operations, including Azure DevOps work item creation, backlog maintenance, documentation, metrics reporting, and cross-team coordination. The Scrum Master will work closely with the Development Manager to support execution, mitigate risks, resolve impediments, and drive continuous improvement., * Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

 * Support Agile team practices, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
 * Maintain backlogs, user stories, tasks, work items, and dashboards using Azure DevOps or similar Agile management tools.
 * Create, refine, and maintain Azure DevOps cards and supporting documentation.
 * Track and report Agile delivery metrics, including velocity, burndown, sprint progress, risks, blockers, and overall project status.
 * Document meeting outcomes, action items, decisions, risks, and status updates accurately and promptly.
 * Investigate issues, gather relevant information, identify potential root causes, and attempt appropriate resolution before escalating.
 * Collaborate regularly with the Development Manager to maintain team alignment and support delivery commitments.
 * Coordinate dependencies, risks, and work activities across multiple teams.
 * Identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements to team workflows and delivery practices.
 * Maintain accurate, transparent, and timely reporting for stakeholders and leadership.
 * Balance Agile facilitation with hands-on project coordination, documentation, and operational support.