Manager, Scrum & Project Management

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Manager, Scrum & Project Management to lead a team of Agile Scrum Masters and Project Managers within a technology-driven organization. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will both manage people and actively contribute as a Scrum Master or Project Manager on key initiatives.

In this role, you will manage a team of scrum masters and PM’s to drive the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile and Project Management best practices, ensure consistent delivery of high-quality software solutions, and foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Scrum Masters and Project Managers
• Serve as a Scrum Master or Project Manager for at least one team or major initiative
• Ensure teams consistently meet delivery commitments while improving sprint-over-sprint performance
• Remove delivery impediments and provide transparency into team status, velocity, and predictability
• Champion and implement best practices in Agile Scrum and Project Management
• Act as an Agile coach and mentor to team members, leaders, and stakeholders
• Ensure Project Managers effectively drive critical initiatives to successful outcomes
• Standardize planning, tracking, and reporting practices for leadership and stakeholders
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement
• Ensure consistent application of Scrum frameworks while allowing team autonomy
• Support change management efforts and stakeholder adoption
• Adapt to shifting priorities and organizational needs
• Deliver high-quality results on time with minimal oversight

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
• 4+ years of project management experience in technology or software delivery
• 4+ years of Scrum Master experience in technology or software environments
• 3+ years of experience managing direct reports
• Strong hands-on experience with Agile methodologies
• Advanced understanding of the software development life cycle
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint (4+ years)
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
• Ability to lead geographically distributed teams

Required Certifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Preferred Certifications

• Professional Scrum Master (PSM I, II, or III)
• Certified Team Coach (CTC – Scrum Alliance)

Why Join

• Opportunity to lead and scale Agile and Project Management practices
• Direct impact on technology delivery and team performance
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and relocation support
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment

Compensation

• California: $150,000 – $160,000 base + 20% bonus
• Tennessee: $130,000 – $145,000 base + 20% bonus
• Relocation assistance: $3,500 plus covered professional moving costs
• Visa sponsorship: Open to H-1B transfer