Project Manager - Scrum

PERFORMANCE DETAILS:
Major Objectives:
-We are looking for a Project Manager with SCRUM experience to assist on a long term digital project.
Responsibilities/Job Description:
-Conduct and facilitate Scrum Ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Grooming, and Sprint Retrospective
-Facilitate cross-team coordination, tracking and following up on external dependencies
-Help the team identify risks and dependency. And work closely with the team and external teams to manage the risk and dependencies.
-Regularly keep track of metrics such as velocity and burn down
-Product Backlog management
-Work closely with product owners to create and maintain a comprehensive product backlog
-Work with the product owners and team to keep the backlog prioritized
-Keeping the backlog clean and updated in terms of state, target dates, and linking user stories to appropriate features and epics
-Protect the team from interruptions and distractions to maximize productivity
-Foster collaboration, accountability, and visibility across the team
-Build a trusting and open team environment where problems or concerns are raised without fear of blame
-Guide team on achieving higher levels of Agile maturity at a pace that is sustainable

Required Skills:
-Agile project management
-Data analytics in SQL, Python or related
-Experience with agile project management tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, etc..)
-Ability to manage a scrum team
-Experience working with stakeholders from multiple departments and project teams
-Ability to quickly understand a complex stakeholder ecosystem and how to remove blockers efficiently

Preferred Skills:
-ScrumMaster certification
-Experience with change management activities including
-Stakeholder communications
-Facilitation of meetings with stakeholders
-Supporting training activities
-Identifying gaps and/or adding requirements based on conversations with stakeholders
-Prioritizing work or activities based on stakeholder feedback and project schedule
-Identifying and resolving gaps in a given activity or process

Education or Certification Requirement:
- Must have Bachelors Degree



Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.