Job Title: Sr Project Manager / Scrum Master

Location: Freeport, Maine (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

About Us:

DMV IT Service, headquartered in Washington, DC, is a premier provider of tailored IT solutions and staffing services nationwide. We specialize in delivering expert IT support, robust cybersecurity measures, and custom website and application development to enhance business efficiency and security. Our commitment extends to aligning top-tier talent with organizations, ensuring that our clients achieve their technological and operational objectives.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Sr Project Manager / Scrum Master with expertise in Marketing and Data Analytics domains to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in agile project management, managing complex IT projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

Communication and Presentation:

Keep stakeholders informed of project progress and negotiate schedule or resource adjustments as needed.
Serve as the central point for all project communications, utilizing effective communication methods based on urgency and situation.
Develop and deliver presentation content to foster understanding and alignment across teams and project sponsors.

Establish Effective Project Governance:

Facilitate and secure a Sponsor role at the appropriate organizational level.
Identify and facilitate the formation of Steering and Stakeholder groups to guide project direction and deliverables.

Vendor Management:

Collaborate with vendors to ensure successful project deliverables.
Negotiate vendor contracts and Non-Disclosure Agreements while transitioning agreements to internal support owners.
Track and maintain vendor deliverable costs.

Risk Management:

Proactively identify and analyze project risks to mitigate potential impacts.
Resolve issues and escalate appropriately to manage scope, schedule, budget, or quality risks.

Project Detail and Schedules:

Develop and manage project schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocations using tools like Jira, WorkOtter, and SharePoint.
Balance resource assignments with project requirements to achieve success.

Project Financials:

Develop and monitor project budgets and forecasts weekly using tools like Excel and WorkOtter.

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

5+ years of experience managing complex IT projects, with hands-on project management and Scrum Master skills.
Proven experience managing large teams across multiple locations.
Ability to structure workstreams within large projects and concurrently manage multiple IT projects.
Strong applied knowledge of PM and Scrum tools and techniques (e.g., Jira, Scrum ceremonies, risk management).
Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and foster a trusting team environment.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Cloud Data Platforms supporting Marketing and Customer Analytics in omni-channel retail environments.
Familiarity with tools such as WorkOtter, Jira, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Understanding of business process transformation and change management practices.

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