Senior IT PM/Scrum Master

Job Description
 
LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation's fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

Job Title: Senior IT PM/Scrum Master
Duration: 12+ months
Location: 100% Remote - CA
Pay Rate: $60-$70/hr. on W2
Job ID: 23-02064

Job Responsibilities:
This role would be a dual role. The first part would be the SCRUM Master for an application rationalization program. The second part is to manage an IT Application re-platforming project. This project has multiple technical dependencies and will need help coordinating and meeting with the different stakeholders. Day to day responsibilities include:
SCRUM Master Responsibilities (25%):

• Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies: Organizing and leading key Scrum events like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Ensuring these meetings are productive and focused on the right topics.
• Team Coaching and Support: Actively supporting the development team in following the Scrum framework, helping them to work more efficiently and effectively. This includes coaching on agile best practices and facilitating collaboration.
• Impediment Removal: Identifying and addressing any obstacles or blockers that are impeding the team’s progress. This could involve liaising with other departments or external stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Stakeholder Communication: Keeping stakeholders informed about the progress of the risk and resiliency program, including any challenges or changes in project scope or timelines.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Tracking the progress of sprints and deliverables, and providing regular reports to management on the status, risks, and achievements of the agile team.

 
Project Manager Responsibilities (75%):

• Project Planning and Strategy: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive project plan for the migration of "Benefit Capture" to a new platform. This involves understanding the technical dependencies and coordinating the various aspects of the project.
• Resource Coordination: Allocating and managing resources, including personnel, technology, and budget, to ensure the project stays on track and within scope.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks associated with the application migration, including technical, operational, and project risks. Developing and implementing mitigation strategies to address these risks.
• Stakeholder Management: Engaging with stakeholders across the organization, including IT, business units, and external vendors, to ensure alignment and address any concerns or requirements.
• Communication and Reporting: Regularly communicating with all project stakeholders, providing updates on progress, challenges, and changes. Preparing detailed reports and presentations as needed.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Addressing any issues that arise during the migration process, making informed decisions to keep the project moving forward.
• Change Management: Managing the change process associated with the migration, ensuring that all users are prepared for the transition and that any training or support needs are addressed.

 
Required Skills (top 3 non-negotiable):

• Agile Experience – 2 Years minimum
• Agile and Project Management Experience
• Leadership and Facilitation Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills

 
Preferred Skills (nice to have)

• Ex: Case Management Experience – 3+ years

• Technical Acumen – 10 years
• Change Management
• Strategic and Tactical Mindset

 Software Skills Required:        

• JIRA, Systems Analysis, SDLC, PM Tools

 
Required Certifications:           

• PMP

 Education Requirements:        

• Bachelor’s Degree with a Master’s Degree Preferred

 
To know more about current opportunities at LeadStack, please visit us on https://leadstackinc.com/careers/
Should you have any questions, feel free to call me at 628.210.3003 or send an email on nikhil.saxena@leadstackinc.com
 
 
Best,
Nikhil Kumar Saxena