VDOT Project Manager 3 Scrum Master

VDOT Project Manager 3 Scrum Master
Maximum Vendor Submittal Rate is NA/hr.

**local Richmond, VA candidates required due to onsite requirement
*Candidate MUST possess PMP certification through PMI - OR - VITA's PM certification. No other certifications qualify.
*Candidate must also be able to work onsite 2-3 day/week
**please do not submit candidates who have already been sent to previous VDOT PM Scrum Master reqs

Drives consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including: project plans, release plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, and delivery of value.
Coordinates Agile Ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demos, Story Refinement, and Release Planning.
Tracks and communicates project's progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the project team, stakeholders, and management.
Establishes an environment where the teams can be effective and helps removing obstacles.
Protects the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
Ensures a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as others outside the team.
Tracks and reports team velocity and other project metrics.
Promotes continuous improvement and helps teams to increase productivity.
Helps Product Owner and team with Product backlog management.
Ensures the teams are practicing core Agile principles.
Adheres to VDOT and VITA project management practices as defined.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices.
Ability to work with customers, understand their business practices and manage their expectations.
Ability to set clear performance standards and hold team members accountable, while keeping team engaged and on track.
Ability to help Product Owners to create and prioritize Product Backlog.
Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
Ability to balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
Well-versed with Scrum and Kanban Agile methodologies.
PMP and CSM Certifications required.
SAFe Certification preferred.
Experience with SAFe framework is a plus.
Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience
Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)	Required	0
Solid understanding of software development life cycle models	Required	10	Years
Solid understanding of Scrum / Kanban Agile Methodology and working experience in this area	Required	5	Years
Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building	Required	8	Years
CSM certification required. Please upload a copy of certification here.	Required	0
Experience using SAFe Framework	Desired	0
Experience using Microsoft Project	Required	0

Questions

No. Question
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?
Question2	Please list candidate's email address.
Question3	In what city/state does your candidate PERMANENTLY reside?
Question4	Does your candidate have a current PMP certification from PMI OR a PM certification from VITA (no other certifications are accepted)? Please upload a copy of the PMP certification.
Question5	Does your candidate have a current CSM certification? Please upload a copy of the CSM certification.
Question6	Is candidate willing and able to work onsite at VDOT in Richmond, VA whenever requested? NO exception
Question7	Has candidate been submitted to previous VDOT PM Scrum Master reqs? We need NEW candidates ONLY.
Question8	How soon after an offer can your candidate start?