Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and coach the development team to follow Agile practices, while monitoring sprint progress for the application rationalization program.
Lead project planning, resource coordination, risk and issue management, and stakeholder engagement for the migration of Benefit Capture to a new platform.
Manage communications and reporting to stakeholders, including updates on progress, risks, and scope/timeline changes.
Oversee change management, problem solving, and decision making to keep the migration project on track.
Job description
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
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Should you have any questions, feel free to call me at 628.210.3003 or send an email on nikhil.saxena@leadstackinc.com
