Portfolio Manager/Scrum Master

**Hybrid- Sandy Springs, GA**

Portfolio Manager/Scrum Master

Must be local to Atlanta area and work Hybrid schedule

Duration: 12-month contract with possible extensions or conversion to permanent

Location: Sandy Springs, GA, 1-2 days a week onsite

Rate: $60-$65 hourly w2

Our industry-leading client is looking for a Portfolio Manager/Scrum Master that will be responsible for ensuring the effective application of Lean- Agile practices and management of the Enterprise Architecture portfolio. You will be responsible for maturing portfolio management processes including demand and resource management, with integrations into the IT partner teams’ PI planning sessions. The ideal candidate can demonstrate the comprehension of a lean-Agile mindset and practices with the ability to develop others in this area.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Qualifications for the Portfolio Manager/Scrum Master:

Prior experience as Portfolio Manager in an Agile environment

Experience owning Portfolio Kanban boards, dashboards/metrics

Change management experience, supporting continuous improvement, developing and implementing improvement plans

Has experience enabling teams to self-organize, self-manage, and deliver via effective Lean-Agile practices

Experience in Scrum, Kanban and/or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Experience working with Product Management, Technical Leads, IT Leadership and IT Strategy teams across Enterprise Architecture to implement new strategies regarding governance, processes, and technology

Local to Atlanta and able to work a hybrid work schedule

Experience facilitating all sprint ceremonies within the Scrum Framework including Daily Stand Up, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Backlog Refinement, Mid-Sprint Review, and Retrospectives

Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications

Experience with Jira, Rally and Clarity

Global experience and working in a global environment

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Bachelors Degree

Direct w-2 employment only – No 3rd Parties – Position not eligible for Visa Sponsorship or Transfer