Project Manager/Scrum Master - Denver, CO

Project Manager/Scrum Master Location: Denver, CO Duration: 6-12 Months Locals Preferred No third party C2C Project Planning and Management: Manage project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop detailed project plans, manage JIRA/Kanban board and process flow. Scrum Management: • Lead Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews. • Ensure the team adheres to Scrum principles and practices. • Act as a Scrum Master, facilitating communication and resolving impediments. • Experience with Atlassian suite (Jira, confluence, etc.) is a must. Accountability and Ownership: • Take full ownership of project delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope. • Monitor project progress, communicate issues and make adjustments as needed to meet deadlines. • Stakeholder Communication: • Maintain clear and continual communication with IT leadership, providing regular project updates. Team Collaboration: • Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment. • Encourage team members to take accountability for their work and contributions to the project. • Provide guidance and support to team members, helping them to understand their roles and responsibilities. Follow-up and Timeliness: • Diligently follow up on project timelines and deliverables. • Ensure all tasks and activities are completed according to the project schedule. • Conduct regular reviews to ensure projects remain on track and address any deviations promptly. Required Qualifications: • BA/BS degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science/Engineering Technical Communications or related field, or equivalent work experience. • Ability to communicate with architects and technical leaders to understand technology/technical-related choices and create related stories • Minimum 5 years of IT experience and working with Software Development teams. • Minimum 3 years of experience working with Project Management tools such as JIRA, MS Project Plan, etc. • Experience working in an Agile environment. • Understanding of Mobile, Web, and RESTful backend APIs • Possess excellent communication skills. • Experience working as a Scrum Master • Experience working with remote teams in different time zones. • Experience leading software development teams. Preferred Qualifications: • Any Project Management/Scrum Master/Cloud Certifications are a plus. • Any previous Software Development experience as a Business Analyst, Product Manager, Quality Analyst, or Software Developer is a plus. • Experience working with Vendors and cross-functional teams. Apply tot his job