SCRUM Master Project Manager

Description

This role requires an individual comfortable working in both an Agile and a Waterfall environment. The Scrum Master/Project Manager role is aligned with the Corporate Functions area supporting the Portfolio Manager and the Business Partner(s) of the Corporate Functions IT PMO area and work closely with project stakeholders. The Scrum Master/Project Manager will have primary responsibility for managing and driving effective and efficient execution of selected projects within the Corporate Functions IT PMO, assigned by the Portfolio Manager, in collaboration with all members of the project teams. The Scrum Master/Project Manager role is highly customerservice focused, serving the Business Partners, their businesses, as well as IT and the firm. Required Agile CSM or PSM Certification 10+ years of experience in Information Technology, with progressively increasing responsibilities in project management The candidate must have experience in (and be willing and able to work in) both Waterfall and Agile environments. 3+ years of handson Agile Scrum Master experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, engineering or a related discipline Experience with PPM tools and BI management reporting Expertise with MS Project PMP or Prince2 certification Preferred/Pluses Experience with MS Project Server PPM system Training and experience with Agile development practices Pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated industry experience The Scrum Master/Project Manager will be required to Understand the Corporate Functions IT projects managed Run Standup meetings and oversee sprints Identify and remove obstacles for the project team Assist Product Owner with grooming the product backlog, as needed o Learn the project objectives and detailed business requirements to provide continuity of vision and understanding across the team throughout the full lifecycle of the project or program o Become knowledgeable about the solution architecture, data and services to be used to effectively Identify, track and actively manage dependencies, working closely with the Portfolio Manager on any crossteam dependencies Proactively anticipate, track and mitigate projectrelated issues and risks Build and update project charters, which should be considered living documents to be updated as plans, budgets, resources and scope change Develop Communication Plan/Operating Cadence to ensure appropriate team engagement Review and screen resumes for external vendorsupplied resources Conduct planning meetings, workshops with project core and extended team members and develop a project schedule to ensure complete delivery schedule; obtain team buyin and baseline Develop a RACI to establish clear roles and responsibilities Communicate baseline schedule and important milestones to each stakeholder, set expectations as to their responsibilities and provide reminders as appropriate to ensure project progress per the baseline schedule Follow SDLC processes, gates and procedures and PMO best practices for managing projects (which include the change control process needed to capture data around reasons for change) Unblock or escalate issues to the Portfolio Manager in a timely manner; then drive and own mitigation