VDOT Project Manager 3 Scrum Master

VDOT Project Manager 3 Scrum Master


**local Richmond VA candidates required due to onsite requirement
**Candidate should be able to work onsite up to 3 days/week
**active PMP from PMI required
**please do not submit candidates who have already been sent to previous VDOT PM Scrum Master reqs
**assignment to be extended beyond 6/30 likely by 612 months

Drives consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle including: project plans release plans resource allocation and management of project risks scope schedule and delivery of value.
Coordinates Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning Daily Standups Retrospectives Sprint Demos Story Refinement and Release Planning.
Tracks and communicates projects progress from a schedule cost and risk perspective to the project team stakeholders and management.
Establishes an environment where the teams can be effective and helps removing obstacles.
Protects the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
Ensures a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as others outside the team.
Tracks and reports team velocity and other project metrics.
Promotes continuous improvement and helps teams to increase productivity.
Helps Product Owner and team with Product backlog management.
Ensures the teams are practicing core Agile principles.
Adheres to VDOT and VITA project management practices as defined.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
Ability to work with customers understand their business practices and manage their expectations.
Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable while keeping team engaged and on track.
Ability to help Product Owners to create and prioritize Product Backlog.
Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring coaching collaborating and team building.
Strong analytical organizational and decisionmaking skills.
Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
Ability to balance the competing demands for quality scope schedule and cost.
Wellversed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
PMP and CSM Certifications required.
SAFe Certification preferred.
Experience with SAFe framework is a plus. Required/Desired Skills Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience Consultant Experience Consultant Last used Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) Required 0 Solid understanding of software development life cycle models Required 10 Years Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area Required 5 Years Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring coaching collaborating and team building Required 8 Years CSM certification required. Please upload a copy of certification here. Required 0 Experience using SAFe Framework Desired 0 Handson experience with MS Project Required 3 Years Questions No. Question Consultant Answer Question1 Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement Question2 Please list candidates email address. Question3 In what city and state does your candidate PERMANENTLY reside Question4 Does your candidate have a current PMP certification from PMI OR a PM certification from VITA (no other certifications are accepted) Please upload a copy of the PMP certification in order to be considered. Question5 Does your candidate have a current CSM certification Please upload a copy of the CSM certification. Question6 Is candidate willing and able to work onsite at VDOT in Richmond VA whenever requested NO exception Question7 Has candidate been submitted to previous VDOT PM Scrum Master reqs We need NEW candidates ONLY. Question8 How soon after an offer can your candidate start