Job Description
We are seeking a hybrid Project Manager / Scrum Master to support a Tax IT organization that is transitioning from traditional waterfall delivery to Agile ways of working. This role requires strong Scrum Master discipline to run healthy, consistent Agile ceremonies and keep teams focused sprint to sprint, while also bringing Project Management instincts to manage stakeholder relationships, surface risks early, and connect delivery work back to broader portfolio level priorities.
The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a pragmatic, evolving environment—balancing structure with flexibility and helping teams mature.
Key Responsibilities
Scrum Master / Agile Delivery
• Facilitate and run Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Keep teams focused on sprint goals, commitments, and delivery outcomes sprint to sprint
• Coach teams through a waterfall to Agile transition, reinforcing Agile principles while meeting the organization where it is
• Support sprint management and execution using Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Promote continuous improvement, team accountability, and a sustainable delivery pace
Project Management / Stakeholder Engagement
• Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations across Tax IT and business partners
• Proactively identify, surface, and communicate risks, blockers, and dependencies early
• Provide clear status, delivery updates, and escalation when needed
• Connect team level delivery work to portfolio level goals and priorities, ensuring alignment and transparency
• Support planning and tracking using flexible, Office based PM tools, which may include Smartsheet, Excel, or MS Project
Team & Delivery Environment
• Support two Agile teams, each with approximately 8 team members
• Operate in a smaller team environment that values hands on leadership, visibility, and collaboration
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Required Skills & Experience
• Experience serving in a Scrum Master or blended PM/SM role within a background in Project Management within a technology organization
• Strong working knowledge of Agile/Scrum
• Experience running Agile ceremonies independently
• Experience working in an Agile transformation
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders, risks, and delivery in parallel with Agile execution
• Hands on experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) for sprint and backlog management
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate delivery progress for both technical and non technical audiences
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.