In person interview needed. Onsite from day 1
Location: Mechanicsville, VA
Duration: 12+ months
The Senior Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master will support the tolling modernization program by managing project planning, risk mitigation, scheduling, cross-team coordination, and deliverable tracking for the new microservices architecture. This role will focus primarily on traditional project management for the next several months while gradually assuming Scrum Master responsibilities as Agile teams mature. The individual must be a self-starter who thrives in technical environments, collaborates effectively with engineers, and champions improvements to processes, communication, and reporting.
Responsibilities
Create and manage project plans, schedules, resources, and delivery timelines.
Lead project coordination across development, QA, cloud, security, and operational teams.
Track project progress, risks, issues, scope, and cost; communicate status to leadership and stakeholders.
Champion process improvements, reporting enhancements, and stronger delivery practices.
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Support backlog organization and readiness with Business Analysts and Product Owners.
Guide teams as they transition into more structured Scrum execution.
Monitor work in Azure DevOps and support developers performing ongoing ticket-based support.
Coordinate release planning and ensure smooth delivery sequencing.
Ensure compliance with project management guidelines.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills
Desired Skills
Skills Needed
Project management experience in technical environments leading teams through waterfall and agile methodologies Required 8 Years
PMP & CSM Certifications Required
Experience managing modernization or cloud-related projects. Required 8 Years
Strong understanding of software development life cycle models. Required 10 Years
Experience working closely with development, QA, and engineering teams. Required 7 Years
Strong knowledge of Scrum methodologies and Agile delivery practices. Required 8 Years
Ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies and guide maturing Agile teams. Required 8 Years
Proficiency with Azure DevOps (Boards, tracking, visibility) or similar tool. Required 8 Years
Proficiency with Microsoft Planner Premium or similar tool. Required 8 Years
Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables. Required
Project management experience in technical environments. Highly desired 10 Years
Experience supporting microservices or API-driven environments. Desired 8 Years
Experience implementing delivery process improvements. Desired
Tolling or transportation domain experience Desired
