Project Manager II / Scrum Master (Contract Talent)

JOB REQUISITIONProject Manager II / Scrum Master (Contract Talent)LOCATIONSAN RAMONJOB DESCRIPTIONAs an IT Project Manager II / Scrum Master, your specific responsibilities will include:Develop, update and maintain project plan and other project documentation.

Coordinate, report status, and ensure stability of project oriented work efforts.

Plan priorities which impact multiple projects.

Manage, lead project team in, project activities including analysis, design and development, testing, training, implementation and post implementation.

Assign tasks, provide guidance, mentor project team.

Proactively define and implement communications mechanisms that meet the needs of individual team members and project stakeholders at all levels. Oversee communications on the part of the team to ensure high degree of effectiveness.

Independently track key project milestones and adjusts project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of the project.

Responsible for managing and monitoring the scrum processes with the coordination of scrum team(s) in Agile Methodology.

Guide the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values

Arrange daily stand-up meetings, facilitate meetings, schedule meetings, demo and decision-making processes in order to ensure quick inspection and proper use of adaptation processes.

Remove impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment.

Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on healing and problem-solving.

Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution.

Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information.

Skills:Demonstrable experience of Scrum Management

Planning experience

Matrix management

Stakeholder management, negotiation & communication skills

MS Project, JIRA/Confluence experience a plus

General knowledge of IT applications and infrastructure environment.

General ability to maintain forward progress despite conflicting priorities and competition for resources.

Experience:Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

CaPM desired (or comparable PM certification).

4 + yrs Project Management and Scrum Master experience in any well-known software environment.

7 + years of related IT experience

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To apply:You may apply for this position by email or regular mail. Please send your cover letter and resume to:By email:corporaterecruiting@roberthalf.comBy mail:Corporate StaffingRobert Half2613 Camino RamonSan Ramon, CA 94583-9128JOB LOCATIONCA SAN RAMON CORPADDITIONAL LOCATIONRobert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers.We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Named to Fortune ’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that provides internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions.Explore our talent solutions, research and insights at RobertHalf.com.