Position Title: IT Project Manager/Scrum Master - Remote | WFH
Company Overview
We are a distinguished staffing and consulting agency committed to delivering exceptional talent to organizations, while championing diversity and the empowerment of underrepresented groups through data-driven insights.
Position Summary
We are in search of a dedicated and skilled Senior Information Technology Project Manager/Scrum Master for a vital direct hire opportunity. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in ensuring our clients and public users can access actionable data and insightful information. By merging human-centered design principles with robust engineering techniques and a thorough grasp of data as a product, you will facilitate the dissemination of scientific knowledge efficiently and effectively, thereby enhancing our service delivery across various critical functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Mentor and coach a development team, steering them towards sprint objectives and facilitating successful project advancement.
- Implement Agile methodologies to address routine challenges and promote collaborative team dynamics.
- Utilize Agile tools to establish sustainable process enhancements, empowering your team to meet prioritized goals within established timelines.
- Supervise data visualization engineering, contributing to data visualization resources and developing custom visualizations.
- Construct data pipelines to ingest and convert data into assets suitable for visualization, publishing them on platforms such as data.cdc.gov and CDC WONDER.
- Manage resources, strategize for implementation, and monitor progress for public-facing data channel initiatives.
- Conduct user research, user experience design, interaction design, and information architecture across a variety of projects.
Required Skills
- Proficient in Agile software project management tools, notably JIRA.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management frameworks and software development methodologies.
- Exceptional interpersonal capabilities for effective communication with clients, engineers, and management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience as a Scrum Master and/or Product Manager for Agile teams.
- Certification as a SAFe Practitioner or SAFe Agilist, alongside Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification.
- Proven ability to operate autonomously and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Career Growth Opportunities
This role provides significant opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, allowing you to refine your skills and elevate your professional trajectory in the realms of information technology and project management.
Compensation And Benefits
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or possess the capacity to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (Public Trust 5) within a reasonable timeframe.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and educational background.
- Comprehensive benefits package, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off (PTO), a 401K plan with company matching, and ample opportunities for advancement.
Employment Type: Full-Time
