Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Seneca Resources Company, LLC is a staffing and consulting firm that connects professionals with meaningful work at leading organizations. The company is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead technology initiatives and Agile delivery teams, manage project execution, facilitate Scrum practices, coordinate stakeholders and vendors, and drive 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
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plans
- Support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way
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