Project Manager/Scrum Master - Denver, CO

Project Manager/Scrum Master

Location: Denver, CO

Duration: 6-12 Months

Locals Preferred

No third party C2C

Project Planning and Management

Manage project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

Develop detailed project plans, manage JIRA/Kanban board and process flow.

Scrum Management

• Lead Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Ensure the team adheres to Scrum principles and practices.
• Act as a Scrum Master, facilitating communication and resolving impediments.
• Experience with Atlassian suite (Jira, confluence, etc.) is a must.

Accountability and Ownership

• Take full ownership of project delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Monitor project progress, communicate issues and make adjustments as needed to meet deadlines.
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Maintain clear and continual communication with IT leadership, providing regular project updates.

Team Collaboration

• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Encourage team members to take accountability for their work and contributions to the project.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, helping them to understand their roles and responsibilities.

Follow-up and Timeliness

• Diligently follow up on project timelines and deliverables.
• Ensure all tasks and activities are completed according to the project schedule.
• Conduct regular reviews to ensure projects remain on track and address any deviations promptly.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science/Engineering Technical Communications or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to communicate with architects and technical leaders to understand technology/technical-related choices and create related stories
• Minimum 5 years of IT experience and working with Software Development teams.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with Project Management tools such as JIRA, MS Project Plan, etc.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Understanding of Mobile, Web, and RESTful backend APIs
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Experience working as a Scrum Master
• Experience working with remote teams in different time zones.
• Experience leading software development teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Any Project Management/Scrum Master/Cloud Certifications are a plus.
• Any previous Software Development experience as a Business Analyst, Product Manager, Quality Analyst, or Software Developer is a plus.
• Experience working with Vendors and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Atlassian JIRA, Business Analysis, Certified ScrumMaster, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Information Technology & Information Systems, Kanban, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Project, People Management, Process Flow, Product Management, Project Development, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, REST (Representational State Transfer), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Software Development, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, Standup Meetings, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Time Management

About the Company

Georgia Tek Systems