Job Description :
Title: Agile Project Manager
Location: Richmond, VA
Duration: 6 months with possible extension


Engagement Description
IT Delivery Lead II will work with Agile development teams and coordinate the software release and associated activities with the Release teams such as database administrators and configuration engineers. The Agile teams consist of Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers and Testers.


Top 3 Required Skills/Experience:
- Facilitation of Release related meetings such as the Release Planning sessions, Go- No-Go sessions
- Co-ordination of the activities of the scheduled releases
- Communicate with stakeholders ensuring transparency of activities on the progress toward a Release


Required Skills/Experience:
- Demonstrable knowledge with working with Agile.
- Understanding of the fundamentals of iterative and incremental development.
- Team Management, Negotiation and Communication skills.
- Excellent communication, facilitation and mentoring skills.
- Demonstrable conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrable risk management and mitigation skills.
- Knowledge of tools used to assist with scrum team planning (Jira, Rally/Central Agile, Version1, etc.

Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge of healthcare industry, particularly Medicare, preferred.
- Use of Jira for the management of team backlog and sprint tracking, preferred.

Education/Certifications:

- Five (5) years of progressive responsibility in a software development consultative role with demonstrated technical experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Two (2) years proven experience working with technical teams. Prior experience as software analyst, developer or tester preferred.
             

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