Lynker
Agile Project Manager - Scrum Master
Lynker, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
Lynker
is seeking an organized and talented Agile Project Manager to support one of our long-term government contracts. The Lynker Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master selected will be responsible for maintaining project documentation deliverables, project plans; conducting sprint ceremonies including daily stand-ups and retrospectives; and coaching the team in Agile best practices, such as sprint planning. The Agile Project Manager role is an exempt position and will be mostly remote (Proximity to Alexandria, VA for occasional site visits would be a BIG PLUS).
Duties of the Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master selected will include the Following:
Understand the high-level product vision to develop effective plans to execute the program including tracking and identifying / mitigating impediments.Providing weekly status, monthly status, financial utilization reporting and meeting agendas and minutes.Developing project management, internal operations / communications, risk management, and transition plans and other project deliverables.Facilitating daily standup and other Scrum events.Leverage project management and agile best practices to plan to help the team deliver solutions that meet the product owner needs.Approach management of data product delivery to ensure maximum flexibility and timeliness for projects of varying priority levels and processing difficulties.Encourage flexible software development activities to meet the needs of new datasets, leadership priorities, and to address changing user needs.
The Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master selected should have the following Skills/Experience:
5+ years of Project Management experience / leadership supporting Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence projects.5+ years of experience in Agile Project Management methodologies.Bachelor's degree.Certified Scrum Master is a BIG PLUS.Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is a BIG PLUS.Requires highly motivated, self-driven, goal-oriented individual committed to executing projects on schedule and proactively identifying and tracking issues and risks.High degree of professional confidence and credibility with the presence and communication skills to represent IT-related concepts effectively with executive-level management.Hands on experience on Agile practices.Ability to plan and track using Jira or a similar agile management tool, including the development and reporting of sprint performance metrics.
The Ideal Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master selected will have the Following:
Experience with statistical data products.5+ years of Project Management experience / leadership supporting Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence projects.
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Benefits
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost.Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision.Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays.Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks.401(k) retirement plan with company-matching.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!Flexible spending accounts.Employee assistance program (EAP).Short- and long-term disability insurance.Life and accident insurance.Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year.Spot bonuses for exceptional performance.Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses.Employee Referral Program.Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace.Personalized career growth plans for every employee.
Lynker is an E-Verify employer. Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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is seeking an organized and talented Agile Project Manager to support one of our long-term government contracts. The Lynker Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master selected will be responsible for maintaining project documentation deliverables, project plans; conducting sprint ceremonies including daily stand-ups and retrospectives; and coaching the team in Agile best practices, such as sprint planning. The Agile Project Manager role is an exempt position and will be mostly remote (Proximity to Alexandria, VA for occasional site visits would be a BIG PLUS).
Duties of the Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master selected will include the Following:
Understand the high-level product vision to develop effective plans to execute the program including tracking and identifying / mitigating impediments.Providing weekly status, monthly status, financial utilization reporting and meeting agendas and minutes.Developing project management, internal operations / communications, risk management, and transition plans and other project deliverables.Facilitating daily standup and other Scrum events.Leverage project management and agile best practices to plan to help the team deliver solutions that meet the product owner needs.Approach management of data product delivery to ensure maximum flexibility and timeliness for projects of varying priority levels and processing difficulties.Encourage flexible software development activities to meet the needs of new datasets, leadership priorities, and to address changing user needs.
The Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master selected should have the following Skills/Experience:
5+ years of Project Management experience / leadership supporting Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence projects.5+ years of experience in Agile Project Management methodologies.Bachelor's degree.Certified Scrum Master is a BIG PLUS.Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is a BIG PLUS.Requires highly motivated, self-driven, goal-oriented individual committed to executing projects on schedule and proactively identifying and tracking issues and risks.High degree of professional confidence and credibility with the presence and communication skills to represent IT-related concepts effectively with executive-level management.Hands on experience on Agile practices.Ability to plan and track using Jira or a similar agile management tool, including the development and reporting of sprint performance metrics.
The Ideal Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master selected will have the Following:
Experience with statistical data products.5+ years of Project Management experience / leadership supporting Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence projects.
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Benefits
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost.Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision.Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays.Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks.401(k) retirement plan with company-matching.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!Flexible spending accounts.Employee assistance program (EAP).Short- and long-term disability insurance.Life and accident insurance.Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year.Spot bonuses for exceptional performance.Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses.Employee Referral Program.Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace.Personalized career growth plans for every employee.
Lynker is an E-Verify employer. Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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