Project Manager 3, Scrum Master

TOMORROW HIRE

Project Manager 3 Scrum Master leading Agile project delivery for technology initiatives. Responsible for managing projects throughout the full delivery lifecycle while serving as Scrum Master.

Posted 7/13/2026contractMechanicsville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $50 - $70 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Agile project management, including Scrum and Kanban methodologies, while effectively managing project scope, risks, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to mentor and coach teams, ensuring adherence to project management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)Agile MethodologiesMicrosoft ProjectSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

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Hard Skills

Project Lifecycle ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementAgile Ceremonies FacilitationTeam Velocity TrackingBusiness Process AnalysisStakeholder EngagementContinuous Improvement InitiativesRelease PlanningMentoring and Coaching

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaborationProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectProject Server Subscription Edition (PSSE)

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Industry Keywords

VDOT ComplianceVITA MethodologiesScrumKanbanAgile Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead projects through the complete project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
Develop and maintain project plans, release plans, schedules, and resource plans.
Manage project scope, risks, schedules, budgets, and overall delivery.
Track and communicate project status, risks, costs, and progress to stakeholders and leadership.
Ensure compliance with VDOT and VITA project management methodologies.
Perform additional project management responsibilities as assigned.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
Foster an environment that enables Agile teams to perform effectively.
Remove impediments and protect teams from unnecessary interruptions and distractions.
Promote adherence to Scrum, Kanban, and Agile principles.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase team productivity.
Partner with Product Owners to develop, refine, prioritize, and maintain product backlogs.
Build strong relationships between Agile teams, Product Owners, and business stakeholders.
Track and report team velocity and Agile performance metrics.
Mentor, coach, and support Agile team members.
Help balance competing priorities involving quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
Collaborate with customers to understand business objectives and manage expectations.
Analyze and document business and system processes.
Communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
Maintain project transparency through regular reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Current Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
Minimum of 10 years of experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
Minimum of 8 years of experience mentoring, coaching, collaborating with, and leading project teams.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience using Microsoft Project or Project Server Subscription Edition (PSSE).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
Must be local to the Richmond, Virginia area.
Must be willing and able to work onsite up to three days per week as requested.
Must participate in a webcam interview.
Copies of current PMP and CSM certifications are required with submission.
Candidate must not have been previously submitted for recent VDOT Project Manager Scrum Master requisitions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This is a 1099 Contract position.
Hybrid work arrangement.
Candidates should be available to work onsite up to three days per week as requested.