Project Manager/Scrum Master

Project Manager/Scrum MasterAre you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer's core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!The Project Manager/Scrum Master will lead a dynamic team through the Software Development Lifecycle Process (SDLC) that provides enterprise applications support services to help ensure the secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of INL/A Management Information Systems. This role will lead and facilitate agile practices in support of the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Aviation (INL/A) and provide essential technology services in support of their missions to sustain the national security and economic interests of our nation.ResponsibilitiesManage operational and technical aspects of program activity.Coordinate with Program Manager to manage schedule, scope, quality, and cost.Create and Maintain the Program's Schedules across multiple teams and delivery phasesEnsure proper agile practices are being employed, including stand-ups, backlog refinement sessions, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives.Plan, organize, direct, and guide the activities of team members.Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables.Lead and build relationships to encourage collaboration, transparency, and innovation as a part of a medium/large cross-functional team.Lead the end-to-end project management process for technology and software development projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.Serve as a Scrum Master/Agile Delivery Lead, facilitating team adherence to Scrum and Agile best practices.Manage and oversee SDLC-based project management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational and contractual requirements.Manage backlogs, user stories, sprint planning, and delivery tracking across agile teams.Promote Agile quality practices, coordinate across organizations, and serve as a resource to answer questions.Monitor project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions.Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.Work directly with the PM to collaborate with senior-level client leadership teams in client-delivery engagements.Participate in hiring and onboarding.Review and approve employee timecards.Travel may be required for special projects. (CONUS, OCONUS)Other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's degree Education requirement may be substituted with 8+ years of relevant experience.5+ years of relevant experienceScrum Master or Agile certification required within 90 days of hire (e.g. CSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP)Project management certification preferred (e.g., PMP)Background check with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance requiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Proven experience leading dynamic teams.Strong Proficiency with MS Project and other scheduling tools.Demonstrated experience serving in a Scrum Master role within an Agile delivery environment.Experience managing projects through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps for Agile project and program management (preferred).Experience managing project costs, schedule, and scope.Ability to motivate and lead a high-performing team, attract recruits, and retain highly qualified staff.Must possess strong leadership and organizational skills.Detailed knowledge of agile processes, ceremonies, and tools.Proficiency with Agile project management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello, or similar).Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating comfort in coordinating a large agile team.Strong communication skills- verbal, written, listening, and presentation.How you'll growAt Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn.We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.BenefitsAt Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.Chenega MIOS's cultureOur positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.Corporate citizenshipChenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.