Sr Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager

Our client, a major grocery retail company, is actively looking for a Sr Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager to join their team! This is a fully remote position, however applicants must be located in the US.

*** This begins as a 6 month contract with an opportunity to extend or convert at any time ***

Position Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver high-impact IT projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. This role is responsible for end-to-end project execution, financial management, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a strong leader, experienced in hybrid delivery models, and able to collaborate across teams to drive successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects, ensuring scope, timeline, and budget objectives are met.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and schedules.
• Manage scope changes, resource plans, and dependencies in coordination with stakeholders and solution teams.
• Track and manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and PO/invoice reviews.
• Maintain the RAAIDD log (Risks, Actions, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, Decisions).
• Set and manage stakeholder expectations; communicate changes, risks, and major decisions.
• Prepare and deliver status updates to governance bodies, Steering Committees, and executive stakeholders.
• Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams, facilitating all Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Guide teams in backlog refinement, sprint planning, and delivery commitments aligned with capacity.
• Coach teams on Agile principles, project best practices, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in IT project management, including both Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams, budgets, risks, and project interdependencies.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Clarity, Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience working in a scaled Agile environment.
• Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Rally.
• Experience working within large enterprise environments, ideally in retail, is a plus.