Job Description

Job Title: Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master

Location: Atlanta, GA

Employment Type: Contract

About Us:

DMV IT Service LLC is a trusted IT consulting firm, established in 2020. We specialize in optimizing IT infrastructure, providing expert guidance, and supporting workforce needs with top-tier staffing services. Our expertise spans system administration, cybersecurity, networking, and IT operations. We empower our clients to achieve their technology goals with a client-focused approach that includes online training and job placements, fostering long-term IT success.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager/Scrum Master to lead 2–3 Agile development teams across multiple concurrent projects or one large-scale Agile initiative. This role ensures the effective execution of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, planning, design, development, testing, and deployment. You’ll play a key role in coaching teams on Agile best practices, fostering collaboration, improving delivery efficiency, and eliminating barriers to progress. You’ll also serve as a liaison between stakeholders and Agile teams, ensuring transparency, accountability, and high-quality results.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Leverage Jira to manage backlogs, track progress, and ensure clarity of Epics and User Stories.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to Agile teams, promoting Agile maturity and ownership.
• Facilitate team collaboration and act as the point of contact for stakeholder communication.
• Support Product Owners in managing backlog priorities and resolving project conflicts.
• Work with technical leads and managers to remove team blockers and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor sprint deliverables for quality assurance and timely completion.
• Contribute to Agile adoption across the organization by training and coaching other teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with established project management standards, policies, and practices.
• Provide project updates and communicate risks, progress, and outcomes to leadership.
• Support deployment and maintenance activities, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Agile delivery.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 8+ years of project and program management experience in Information Technology.
• 5+ years as a Scrum Master, leading Agile teams and delivering complex projects.
• 3+ years of experience using and administering Jira and Confluence.
• Proven understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent); advanced Agile certifications preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical concepts into business-friendly language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on government projects (2+ years preferred).
• Familiarity with implementing Scrum and Kanban in technical teams.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure (2+ years preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.

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