IT Project Manager/ Scrum Master

Description:

** Hybrid | 2x/week | Atlanta, GA**

Our client is currently seeking an IT Scrum Master/Project Manager. The scrum master will be responsible for managing multiple projects with a primary focus on managing scope, timelines, cost, risks/issues and communications in accordance with their project management framework.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $72 - $77 / hr. w2

• Manage scope, requirements, timeline, cost, quality, human resources, communications and integration
• Identify and manage risks / issues and development of mitigation plans
• Lead meetings for status reporting, scheduling, requirements, resource assignments and deliverables
• Maintain document control and track project activities and team communications
• Prepare project reports and dashboards as required by the management team
• Ensure project repository is built and maintained
• Develop and review project status with project team and create weekly reports
• Manage outsourced teams (off-site) including vendor engagements
• Develop and publish communications to project teams, management and project stakeholders
• Provide guidance on process and deliverables to the project team
• Lead project teams in strategic meetings and follow up with meeting notes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, engineering or a related discipline with an information technology focus; M.B.A. degree desirable
• Active PMP or pursuing certification
• 8+ years of IT Project Management experience including management of multiple concurrent projects
• Demonstrated understanding of project management concepts
• Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and SDLC Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile etc....)
• IT System Implementation and Integration experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint and Project
• Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool experience (OnePlan preferred)
• Experience with Jira
• Experience preparing and presenting effective presentations to Executive Leadership

Job Requirements

• Strong project planning skills using appropriate PM tools: OnePlan, MS Office, Jira etc.
• Facilitate cross-functional, intra-department, and inter-department communications and cooperation
• Understands Business and System Requirements as they map to a traceability matrix
• Ability to facilitate large meetings with all management levels in attendance
• Ability to take ownership of issues to resolution
• Ability to influence others to move to a common goal

Attributes

• Strong Leadership and effective team player
• Ability to take direction and work well under limited supervision
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Analytical, problem-solver with decisive and timely decision-making capabilities
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated and self-directed with the ability to see the long-term vision