Project Manager

Job description / Role

Description

Master Works is looking for a Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master with 5+ years of experience in Agile delivery. The role involves leading Scrum ceremonies, planning and monitoring sprints, implementing SAFe Agile practices, and driving process improvements. Candidates should ideally hold a bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field and be Certified Scrum Masters with proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master Responsibilities:

• Initiate and own scrum events for participating squads.
• Lead the efforts of developing Scaled Agile management best practices.
• Facilitate daily Scrum meetings and regular ceremonies.
• Plan upcoming sprints for a given project, including helping the team to reach a consensus for what can be achieved during the sprint.
• Monitor and report on sprints that are in progress.
• Communicate closely with delivery managers for alignment and planning updates.
• Collect and analyze related metrics for trends and indicators, facilitate iteration/increment planning, provide Agile coaching and mentoring at all levels within the organization.
• Work with the leadership team to strategically improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Agile processes.
• Establish SAFe Agile principles and interface with other departments to ensure clear communication for in-progress and upcoming development activities.

Requirements

Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a relevant field preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a scrum master or in a similar role.
• Leadership and management experience.