M-9 / 11 - 8151 - Project Manager w / Agile / Scrum - Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

model, predominantly remote. Candidate must currently reside in

Arizona – no relocation allowed. Candidate must attend an in-person

interview . Candidate must work AZ time zone business hours. All

work must be completed in the United States .

Our

direct client has an opening for a Project Manager w / Agile / Scrum # 8151. This position is for 12+ months, with

option of extension, and will be worked in a hybrid schedule in Phoenix, AZ –

however mostly remote. All work must be completed in the United States.

If

you are interested, please submit the following :

YOUR

CURRENT RESUME

YOUR HOURLY

RATE

Rate Range is $50-56 / hr W2 or $55-60 / hr Corp to Corp – Direct with candidate

ONLY – No Subcontractors Allowed

Below

is the job description – Resumes due ASAP

– Resumes Due by

Tuesday, September 16

Description : Overview :

We are seeking a seasoned

Project Manager with a strong background in Agile / Scrum methodologies and

leading project teams on software implementations. The ideal candidate will

have demonstrated expertise in Azure DevOps or equivalent tools and vendor coordination.

You will lead critical technology initiatives supporting a large multi-year and

multi-phase implementation of a COTS product that is responsible for supporting

all aspects of the $26B in tax revenue collected annually by the department.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead cross-functional teams

through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of projects on time,

within scope and budget.

Facilitate all Agile / Scrum

ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

Collaborate with other

workstreams on the program for identified dependencies

Align with the Vendor on the

work that will be completed each sprint and program increment.

Maintain and track progress

in Azure DevOps Boards (or similar tools such as Jira, GitLab, etc.) to manage

user stories, bugs, epics, and releases.

Coordinate and manage

relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring contractual obligations and

SLAs are met.

Develop, maintain and

execute risk management plans.

Ensure policies and security

practices are integrated into project planning and execution.

Support organizational

change management (OCM) efforts by communicating effectively with stakeholders,

managing resistance, and preparing users for technology changes.

Create and maintain

comprehensive project documentation including charters, schedules, RACI

matrices, and post-mortem reviews.

Required Qualifications :

Minimum of 8 years of

project management experience, with at least 3 years in Agile / Scrum

environments.

Experience managing

integration or data focused projects.

Proficiency with Azure

DevOps, Jira, or equivalent project tracking tools.

Experience managing external

vendors, including performance tracking and issue resolution.

Excellent organizational,

communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work

independently and drive alignment across technical and non-technical

stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in

Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.

Scrum Master certification

(CSM, PSM, or equivalent) required.

SAFe certification or PMP.

Experience working in

government, public sector, or regulated environments.

Experience working on

multi-phased COTS implementations