Scrum Lead / Project Manager

<p>Insight Global is looking for a <strong>Scrum Lead/Project Manager </strong>to work on-site for a client in <strong>Phoenix, AZ or Westerville, OH.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Scrum Lead / Project Manager</u></strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Phoenix, AZ or Westerville, OH - on-Site 4 days/week</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 12+ month contract with potential for extensions/permanent conversion</p><p><strong>Pay Range: </strong>$55/hr - $70/hr</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Must Haves:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Scrum Lead / Project Manager with a strong Agile / Scrum background</li><li>Strong IT domain knowledge</li><li>Experience managing multiple scrum teams and projects simultaneously</li><li>Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps for backlog, sprint, and delivery tracking</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage project financials and reporting</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to work across highly technical teams and business stakeholders</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Plusses:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience supporting organizations in the early stages of Agile transformation</li><li>Experience leading PI Planning sessions</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft-based project management and collaboration tools</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Day-to-Day:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a highly versatile Scrum Lead / Project Manager hybrid to support Infrastructure & Operations initiatives. This role will play a critical part in helping centralize project delivery back into a formal PMO while simultaneously supporting agile execution across multiple technical teams.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate can wear multiple hats-, balancing traditional project management responsibilities with Scrum Lead duties, while partnering closely with highly technical teams focused on infrastructure, automation, and operations. This individual will initially operate in a 70% Project Manager / 30% Scrum Lead capacity, with the long-term goal of evolving into a full-time Scrum Lead as agile maturity increases.</p><p><br></p><p><em>*Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.</em></p>

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