We are seeking a Project Manager/Scrum Master for a 12-month contract position based in Lansing, Michigan. This is a hybrid role supporting enterprise-level software development initiatives in a state government environment.
Responsibilities
Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
Remove impediments, manage dependencies, and collaborate across engineering, QA, product, architecture, compliance, and operations teams
Coach Product Owners on backlog refinement, story decomposition, estimation, and prioritization
Implement Agile best practices, continuous improvement processes, and delivery forecasting
Lead or support multiple Agile teams within a large-scale Agile program environment
Manage Agile lifecycle workflows using Azure DevOps
Ensure alignment with SDLC, Secure Application Development Lifecycle (SADLC), and DevOps practices
Address regulatory, privacy, and security requirements in financial services contexts
Qualifications
Required
7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments
Experience supporting complex, enterprise-level financial or debt management software solutions
Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile methodologies such as SAFe, Nexus, or LeSS
Strong understanding of SDLC, Secure Application Development Lifecycle (SADLC), and DevOps practices
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for Agile lifecycle management
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Experience with integration-heavy, API-driven, or data-centric systems
Understanding of regulatory, privacy, and security requirements in financial services environments
Strong communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills
Experience leading multiple Agile teams or working within a large-scale Agile program
Experience working in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
Preferred
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Professional Scrum Master I or II (PSM I/II)
ICP-ACC or equivalent certification
This position is based in Lansing, Michigan at 111 S. Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933, with hybrid work arrangements. Candidates must be located within the Lansing area to be considered.