Simple Technology Solutions

JuniorProjectManager/ScrumMaster

United Kingdom Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Junior Project Manager/Scrum Master at Simple Technology Solutions. Skills: Project Management, Scrum Master, Agile. Support the Program Manager in overall contract execution and day-to-day management of all contract activities including Enhancement Services, Operations and Maintenance, and Mission Support. Manage the Agile Release Train (ART) and coordinate Program Increment (PI) planning activities across all Agile teams”

What You'll Achieve.

delivering exceptional solutions to our Federal Government clients; exceed customer expectations; Track and report sprint velocity, burndown, burn-up, throughput, and team capacity metrics within 2 business days after the end of each sprint

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship is required, Active or ability to obtain DHS Public Trust clearance is required, This position is fully remote, This position is contingent upon contract award, Must be able to work the hours of 8am-5pm Eastern Time regardless of home location

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

US Citizenship, Bachelor's Degree, Minimum of 4 years' Agile experience, 1-3 years project management experience, Active or ability to obtain DHS Public Trust clearance, Demonstrated experience facilitating Agile ceremonies including PI planning, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, Demonstrated experience managing Agile development programs using SAFe or equivalent methodology within a federal environment, Demonstrated experience operating within the DHS/TSA Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) framework, Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams including engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and testing functions, Experience using Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools to track and report on sprint metrics, user stories, defects, and tasks, Must be able to work the hours of 8am-5pm Eastern Time regardless of home location

Nice to Have

Prior experience supporting DHS IT programs, Familiarity with DHS mission operations and federal IT program environments, Experience supporting programs with 365/24/7 operational support requirements, Knowledge of FISMA compliance and federal Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, Experience with DevSecOps implementation and continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Agilist (SA) certification, ITIL Foundation certification or higher, Active Public Trust clearance

What You'll Do.

Support the Program Manager in overall contract execution and day-to-day management of all contract activities including Enhancement Services

Operations and Maintenance

Manage the Agile Release Train (ART) and coordinate Program Increment (PI) planning activities across all Agile teams

Facilitate all Agile ceremonies including backlog grooming

Coach Agile teams on Agile principles

and best practices in accordance with the Agile Manifesto and TSA approved Agile methodology

Track and report sprint velocity

and team capacity metrics within 2 business days after the end of each sprint

Deliver weekly Product Backlog and Sprint Backlog status updates to the Program Manager and Government stakeholders

Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to create alignment across the organization including a shared understanding of architectural concepts

Collaborate with all stakeholders to refine and groom backlog at all organizational levels including Epics

Coordinate and collaborate with testing stakeholders including IV&V

and end users for Agile/Scrum approach and release processes

Support transition-in activities and provide weekly transition status briefings during the transition period

Ensure all Agile teams adhere to TSA approved Agile methodology such as DevSecOps and SAFe for software development

Identify and escalate risks

and impediments to the Program Manager and Government stakeholders in a timely manner

Support the Program Manager in preparing for and presenting at monthly Design and Development Program Management Reviews (PMRs)

Maintain the approved ALM and Dashboard tool with current data so reports and charts can be generated as needed by all stakeholders

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate across all levels of the program Agile model including Program Management, Enterprise Architecture, Solution and System Architects, Product Management, Agile Teams, System Team, and External Stakeholders; Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to create alignment across the organization including a shared understanding of architectural concepts; Collaborate with all stakeholders to refine and groom backlog at all organizational levels including Epics, Capabilities, Features, and User Stories; Coordinate and collaborate with testing stakeholders including IV&V, test bed, and end users for Agile/Scrum approach and release processes; Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams including engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and testing functions

Communication Scope

effective communication skills both written and verbal

Process & Methodology

contract execution, day-to-day management of contract activities, Enhancement Services management, Operations and Maintenance management, Mission Support management, Program Increment (PI) planning, risk management, issue management, impediment management, Design and Development Program Management Reviews (PMRs)

Full Job Description

At Simple Technology Solutions, our people are our priority. We know our team members are more than employees—they’re parents, friends, volunteers, artists, and athletes. That’s why we offer flexibility to help them thrive personally and professionally while delivering exceptional solutions to our Federal Government clients. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence. We are mentors and thought leaders who share knowledge and foster growth. Recognized as a “Best Place to Work,” we believe a range of perspectives helps us drive innovation and exceed customer expectations. At STS, taking care of our people isn’t a perk—it’s the standard. As an 8(a) HUBZone company, we also offer special incentives for team members living in qualified HUBZones. Check out the HUBZone map HERE to see if you qualify! Simple Technology Solutions is looking for a Project Manager / Scrum Master to add to our team. Quick Position Overview: US Citizenship is required Bachelor's Degree is required Minimum of 4 years' Agile experience is required with 1-3 years project management experience Active or ability to obtain DHS Public Trust clearance is required This position is fully remote This position is contingent upon contract award. The Role: We are looking for a Junior Project Manager / Scrum Master to support a federal government IT contract in support of a large-scale mission-critical program. This role is responsible for supporting the Program Manager in day-to-day contract execution while simultaneously serving as the Scrum Master for multiple Agile development teams. Aside from technical and Agile qualifications, the applicant should have effective communication skills both written and verbal, demonstrated experience facilitating Agile ceremonies within a federal environment, and a strong understanding of the DHS Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) framework. A passion for continuous improvement, strong desire for team collaboration, and attention to detai

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