Project Manager - Scrum Master

Amentum•Fort Meade, MD

2d•$135,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Mid- to Senior-level Scrum Master to join our team of passionate individuals at Ft. Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that have a direct impact on the nation’s security and intelligence mission. In support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), the Intel and Cyber Division is assembling a team to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. We are committed to recruiting and retaining this team beyond prototype development and testing, to provide long-term integration, deployment, operation and maintenance as needed. Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a crucial and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and coach a cross-functional team of engineers and cyber security professionals. Work Schedule: 8 Hours per day, Monday through Friday

Requirements

Experience working in a DoD classified environment
5 (five) years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead on government or large-scale IT programs
8 (eight) years of Agile/Hybrid/Predictive project management experience executing successful outcomes in these environments
Experience briefing high-level project stakeholders on project planning, execution, and progress
Advanced hands-on experience with Atlassian (Jira and Confluence) tools, including Jira workflow configuration, dashboards, automation rules, and Confluence reporting
Successful experience improving Sprint performance and eliminating workflow compliance gaps
Strong understanding of schedule-driven delivery models and critical path awareness
Exceptional attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel up to 20%
Must have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in management or IT related field, or an additional five (5) years of experience managing IT projects
PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent Agile certification required

Nice To Haves

Atlassian certification or demonstrated advanced expertise configuration Jira
Familiarity with ITILv4
Previous experience as an IT Network or Systems
Experience developing IT checklists, SOPs, guides, etc.

Responsibilities

Support a complex hybrid/Agile IT project driven by an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with logic-tied IMS milestones and task completion dates
Execute disciplined Sprint kickoff/planning meetings while ensuring alignment to contract deliverables and IMS milestones
Manage all Sprint performance metrics and reporting, driving consistent 90%+ Sprint-completion rates through daily planning and coaching of team leads
Lead all Agile ceremonies including Sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily scrums
Work with project stakeholders to continually refine the backlog and align User Stories to IMS task completion dates and milestone
Prevent sprint overcommitment by refining team velocities, enforcing realistic planning, and holding teams accountable to agreed-upon commitments
Serve as Jira Governance Lead to: Design, configure, and optimize Jira workflows Build dashboards and automate reporting to provide accurate program metrics Instill workflow compliance and incorporate audit traceability Integrate Sprint planning and execution into IMS reporting by coordinating with Team Leads, Master Scheduler, and project managers
Identify and report schedule risks early and assist in identifying remediations
Support customer-facing engagements and provide recurring reports and briefings as required
Coach Team Leads in Agile best practices in a hybrid environment, reinforcing accountability, transparency, and delivery discipline