Deputy Program Manager / Scrum Master

OverviewSteampunk is seeking a Deputy Program Manager / Scrum Master to support day-to-day execution of a large federal advisory program, applying the same program/project manager competency standard at the operational level. You'll be a client-facing leader, coach, and mentor — driving delivery in a government consulting environment with a proven track record of building Agile teams that are self-organizing, motivated, and client-focused, and comfortable engaging and mentoring at every level of a project team.ContributionsFacilitate sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and daily standups; manage Kanban flow to keep operational work visible and unblockedIdentify, track, and help remove delivery impediments and blockers at the team level before they escalate to program-level riskRun the cross-team Scrum-of-Scrums logistics — agenda, cross-team dependency capture, and action-item tracking — feeding the integrated program scheduleMaintain team-level backlogs, sprint boards, and dependency maps in coordination with workstream leadsRun recurring project health checkpoints, converting retrospective findings into course corrections and monthly risk-register updatesSupport acknowledgment and tracking of COR-directed actions and escalationsCoach delivery teams on Agile/Scrum practices and drive continuous process improvementSupport Transition-In logistics, including onboarding coordination and system/access tracking for incoming team membersDeputize for the Senior Program Manager in reviews and decision-making as neededQualificationsAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearanceBachelor's degree, preferably in Information Technology or a related field, and 8+ total years of experience7+ years of program/project coordination experience, including 3+ years as a Scrum Master or Agile delivery leadCurrent PMP, FAC-P/PM, or equivalent industry-recognized credentialWorking proficiency in integrated scheduling and risk/issue trackingExperience on federal or other large, complex enterprise programsStrong facilitation skills and demonstrated judgment coordinating across multiple, culturally diverse stakeholder groupsDemonstrated ability to influence and consult while providing thought leadership to stakeholders on governance, program/project management, and business process challengesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation and facilitation skillsStrong organizational and analytical skillsLocal to Baltimore, MD metro area and willing to go on client site at least 2 days a weekPreferred:CSM, PSM, or equivalent Agile certificationExperience supporting scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe or similar)Experience with Human-Centered DesignAbout steampunkSteampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $140,000 to $200,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. Identity StatementAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit .We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program. Job SummaryJob ID: 8240Clearance Requirement: Public Trust