Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Seneca Resources is seeking an experienced Project Manager and Scrum Master to lead technology initiatives and Agile delivery teams. The role manages projects from planning through delivery, facilitates Scrum ceremonies, manages risks and dependencies, coordinates stakeholders and vendors, and drives continuous improvement and successful business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full project lifecycle in accordance with SDLC and established project management practices
- Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, roadmaps, staffing plans, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
- Drive projects to successful on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery
- Manage risks, issues, dependencies, changes, quality, procurement, contracts, and vendors
- Monitor project performance and provide accurate forecasting, status reporting, and financial updates
- Contribute to annual financial planning, budgeting, and resource forecasting
- Ensure compliance with project governance processes and participate in structured project reviews
- Serve as both Project Manager and Scrum Master for dedicated Agile teams
- Facilitate and lead Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog-related activities
- Lead and coordinate multiple small-to-medium-sized Scrum teams as needed
- Support SAFe practices, PI Planning, release planning, and execution of committed PI objectives
- Remove impediments, manage dependencies, and help teams achieve agreed-upon outcomes
- Promote Agile principles, continuous improvement, accountability, and effective team collaboration
- Apply lessons learned to improve delivery speed, quality, and team effectiveness
- Partner closely with business stakeholders, Scrum teams, technical teams, vendors, and leadership
- Communicate project status, risks, decisions, dependencies, and key milestones clearly to audiences at all levels
- Develop effective communication plans and ensure stakeholders have timely, accurate information for business decisions
- Lead change initiatives and help teams and stakeholders successfully adopt new processes, technologies, and ways of working
- Ensure project roles, responsibilities, expectations, and deliverables are clearly defined and understood
- Build and maintain effective vendor relationships
- Review vendor invoices, deliverables, performance, and contractual commitments
- Monitor resource assignments and ensure staffing aligns with project objectives and priorities
- Maintain project documentation, release schedules, roadmaps, staffing profiles, application documentation, and management reports
- Utilize tools such as ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel to manage and communicate project information
Skills
- 7–10 years of combined IT Project Management and Scrum Master experience
- Proven experience working in both Project Manager and Scrum Master capacities
- PMP certification required
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification required
- Demonstrated experience leading Agile/Scrum teams and facilitating Scrum ceremonies
- Hands-on experience with PI Planning and SAFe Agile practices
- Strong experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and delivery management
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, project governance, risk management, change management, and continuous improvement
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, leadership, and team coordination skills
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and prioritization abilities
- Experience managing project risks, issues, dependencies, resources, vendors, and deliverables
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, foster collaboration, and operate as a servant leader in a fast-paced technology environment
- SAFe 5 Scrum Master (SSM) certification preferred
- Experience with ServiceNow and Azure DevOps preferred
- Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or Agile teams
- Experience with enterprise technology transformation, digital initiatives, or complex IT programs
- Experience with vendor management, contract oversight, and financial planning
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plans
- The support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way
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