Scrum Master/ Technical Project Manager

Role: Scrum Master / Technical Project Manager

Job Location : Fort Worth, TX

Duration : 6 Months

Interview Mode : Skype/Phone

Skills and Experience:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing digital (web/mobile) application/project delivery
• Working experience with Agile project management tools, processes, metrics, code quality tools and test management tools, understanding of traditional project management
• Experience in playing the Scrum Master role for at least one year for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory
• Hands-on experience in PHP/Drupal/Acquia Cloud Site Factory desired
• Able to manage the delivery of 3-4 web/mobile application concurrently in terms of scope, timeline and budget
• Ability to understand and contribute to technical architecture and design of web/mobile solutions, guide and consult business customers on optimal implementation approaches
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across own team, customers and suppliers, and in geographically distributed and culturally diversified environments
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships
• Ability to manage ambiguity and apply analytical thinking
• Proficient in English (written and spoken)

Role:

• Assesses the Agile maturity of the team and organization and coaches the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization
• Removes impediments or guides the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment
• Responsible for overall project execution and delivery, i.e. for cost, time and quality of deliverables for the projects in his/her portfolio
• Communicates with project stakeholders globally
• Responsible for detailed development & testing estimates
• Reviews and approves technical roadmap and project milestones, timeline and resources
• Liaises with the various stakeholders (UI/UX, solution and technical architects, business analysts and development teams) to facilitate the conceptualization of the solution, feasibility analysis and all aspects of delivery
• Prioritizes development resources to focus on the activities of high risk and that are on project’s critical path
• Ensures that quality standards are met through effective use of processes, methodologies and tools
• Responsible for periodic and relevant contribution to the knowledge management systems
• Ensures risks are raised, monitored, mitigated and escalated as appropriate

Contract Renewal:

• Likely

Full Time Opportunity:

• Yes