Project Manager / Senior Scrum Master

***Work is on-site 3 days per week in Atlanta, GA***

Role Summary

The IT Project Manager leads multi-disciplinary teams through the entire project lifecycle-from definition to implementation. This role requires a versatile leader capable of flexing between Scrum Master, Project Manager, and Program Manager functions. You will collaborate with internal IT subject matter experts, business partners, and external vendors to deliver complex application development projects on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full SDLC, ensuring projects meet agreed-upon scope, cost, schedule, and quality measures.
• Serve as a Senior Scrum Master, diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory to lead software development teams.
• Drive the transition from Waterfall to Agile environments, utilizing a strong background in SCRUM and Kanban.
• Establish and execute effective communication plans with key stakeholders to define objectives, track deliverables, and manage risks/issues.
• Provide day-to-day direction to project resources and ensure effective change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Responsible for all project documentation, status reporting, budget tracking, and time accounting.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of proven experience as a Scrum Master leading software development teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing Mainframe application projects and transitioning from Mainframe to modern solutions (Client/Server, SaaS, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of Jira and various Agile approaches (Scaled Agile/SAFe, Kanban, or Release Train Engineer).
• Specialized knowledge of MS Project, Visio, Excel, and Word.
• Prior experience successfully managing complex application development projects.
• Exceptional negotiation, project planning, judgment, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Asset Management is highly preferred.
• Previous experience within the Railroad industry.
• Proven ability to manage at the Program level while maintaining tactical project-level oversight.