Project Manager Cum Scrum Master - Hybrid(Mechanicsville,VA).Local Candidates(Only)

Role : Project Manager Cum Scrum Master(Local Candidates Only)

Client : Government of Virginia(VDOT)

Work Type : Hybrid(3 days onsite per week)

Location : Richmond,Virginia

Relevant Experience : 10+ Years

Duration : 1 Year(Extendable)

Max Payrate : 61$ Per Hour

Active PMP Certification (Required)

Interviews : Web and In-Person(Mandatory)

eSystems Inc. is a fast-growing Systems Integrator based in Princeton, New Jersey. We provide strategic IT solutions and services with primary practice areas in Java and Microsoft centric e-Business solutions, ERP solutions, Enterprise Application Integration, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence solutions.

Our clients include Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, small and mid-sized local businesses, and non-profit organizations.

As an equal opportunity employer, eSystems complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations preventing discrimination against job applicants based on: race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, marital status, physical challenges, or any other relevant factor

THE JD and the required skillset are below. Please make sure that the suitable candidate has atleast 90% of the skillset mentioned

•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 project''''s 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 decision-making skills.
•Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
•Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
•Well-versed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
•PMP and CSM Certifications required.
•SAFe Certification preferred.
•Experience with SAFe framework is a plus