Project Manager/Scrum Master

OverviewSteampunk is seeking a Project Manager who is creative and is a hands-on expert with delivering innovative technology solutions.Responsibilities will include team leadership for the complete life cycle of solution development and delivery, providing Agile Project Management support and Scrum Master support for Agile teams, coordinating with product owners and stakeholders on prioritizing the backlog, creating release schedules and roadmaps based on assessment recommendations, and establishing technical practices and release management standards that align with the customer's process. This individual will also ensure the team is following, and effective at, Agile scrum processes as well as driving high client satisfaction.ContributionsAs a Project Manager, you will be leading the project tasking and delivery in a government client consulting environment. You will be a client liaison, team coach, and mentor.Manage and maintain successful/results-oriented relationships with the client, as well as identify and pursue new opportunities with existing client.Develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, manage remote project delivery team, and possess the ability to facilitate technical discussions to troubleshoot project implementation issues.Assess the current organization and delivery environment and recommend optimal Agile practices tailored to the client.Provide the Agile Scrum Master support. Attend Agile ceremonies and provide input as needed. Remove blockers to ensure project success.Coach the Product Owner and team on backlog refinement and prioritization.Handle challenging client situations and offer technical and business guidance and direction to client executives.Lead and manage staff, monitor staff performance.Evaluate project feasibility, eliminate non-productive tasking, and find creative ways to ensure project delivery and if feasible accelerate delivery.Assist staff with training needs to create skills expansion and career advancement opportunities.QualificationsAbility to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security ClearanceBachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience 5+ years managing IT projects using agile methodologies and approaches5+ year experience with Scrum/Kanban MethodologiesAbility to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influenceFlexibility to work with teams, individuals, and executives and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and peopleExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsExperience working in a complex engineering environmentPreferredExperience working in a studio / human centered design approachPMP and Scrum Master certification About 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 $110,000 to $175,000. 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: 8192Clearance Requirement: Public Trust