Project Manager Scrum Master

******W2 ONLY, NO C2C******

Job Description:

This is a hybrid, contract position based in Indianapolis, IN.

We are seeking a Project Manager/Scrum Master who will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of strategic business and technology initiatives through both traditional project management and Agile delivery practices.

This role serves in two distinct capacities:

Scrum Master for Agile Scrum teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, coaching teams on Scrum practices, removing impediments, adhering to the organization's Agile Scrum Procedures and driving continuous improvement.

Project Manager for high-priority, high-visibility Waterfall initiatives, responsible for leading projects through the Project Life Cycle (PLC), including planning, governance, execution, risk management, stakeholder communication, and delivery.

These responsibilities are performed independently, with Agile Scrum teams and Waterfall projects managed as separate bodies of work. The individual will apply the appropriate methodology, governance model, and delivery practices based on the needs of the assigned initiative.

Purpose:

• Serve as the Project Manager for assigned Waterfall initiatives, leading projects through all phases of the Project Life Cycle (PLC), including planning, execution, governance, stakeholder communication, risk management, and delivery in accordance with the organization's Project Management Standards and Procedures.
• Serve as a Scrum Master for Agile teams by facilitating Scrum events, coaching and mentoring team members, removing impediments, and ensuring Scrum Teams adhere to the organization's Agile Scrum Procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Provide business and technology leadership with reporting, analysis, and performance metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Drive successful delivery by ensuring alignment to portfolio priorities, schedules, quality objectives, and expected business outcomes.

Specific Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with direct manager, develop, manage, and continuously improve the Project Management and Agile frameworks governing intake, prioritization, execution, reporting, and delivery. This includes maintenance of the PLC and Agile Scrum frameworks, associated artifacts, ceremonies, standards, and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate Scrum Team self-management and cross-functional collaboration, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Successfully manage multiple projects, strategic initiatives, and Scrum teams concurrently.
• Ensure adherence to established governance, processes, standards, and controls, and recommend improvements where opportunities exist.
• Provide visibility into project and Scrum team progress through effective reporting and communication tailored to team members, Product Owners, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Establish, analyze, and communicate project and Scrum team performance metrics, including schedule performance, delivery predictability, quality, team velocity, and other key indicators to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Maintain expert knowledge of Project Life Cycle (PLC), Project Management Standards, and Agile Scrum Procedures, and identify opportunities to enhance organizational practices.
• Support regulatory, audit, and compliance activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.