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Project Manager

Crescens Inc.

  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    The Senior Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master will support the tolling modernization program by managing project planning, risk mitigation, scheduling, cross-team coordination, and deliverable tracking for the new microservices architecture. This role will focus primarily on traditional project management for the next several months while gradually assuming Scrum Master Responsibilities as Agile teams mature.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRichmond, VA
    IndustryComputer/IT Services
    Company Size20 to 49 employees
    Year Founded2002
    Websitehttp://crescensinc.com/

    Description

    Role: Project Manager
    Location: Mechanicsville, VA (Hybrid)
    Duration: 8+ Month
    Type: Contract

    Both Phone and In Person Interview

    Job Descriptions:
    The Senior Technical Project Manager / Scrum Master will support the tolling modernization program by managing project planning, risk mitigation, scheduling, cross-team coordination, and deliverable tracking for the new microservices architecture. This role will focus primarily on traditional project management for the next several months while gradually assuming Scrum Master Responsibilities as Agile teams mature. The individual must be a self-starter who thrives in technical environments, collaborates effectively with engineers, and champions improvements to processes, communication, and reporting.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Create and manage project plans, schedules, resources, and delivery timelines.
    • Lead project coordination across development, QA, cloud, security, and operational teams.
    • Track project progress, risks, issues, scope, and cost; communicate status to leadership and stakeholders.
    • Champion process improvements, reporting enhancements, and stronger delivery practices.
    • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, and Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
    • Support backlog organization and readiness with Business Analysts and Product Owners.
    • Guide teams as they transition into more structured Scrum execution.
    • Monitor work in Azure DevOps and support developers performing ongoing ticket based support.
    • Coordinate release planning and ensure smooth delivery sequencing.
    • Ensure compliance with VDOT and VITA project management guidelines.
    • Additional responsibilities as assigned.
    Required Skills:
    • 8+ years of project management experience in technical environments leading teams through waterfall and agile methodologies
    • PMP & CSM Certifications
    • Experience managing modernization or cloud-related projects.
    • Strong understanding of software development life cycle models.
    • Experience working closely with development, QA, and engineering teams.
    • Strong knowledge of Scrum methodologies and Agile delivery practices.
    • Ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies and guide maturing Agile teams.
    • Proficiency with Azure DevOps (Boards, tracking, visibility) or similar tool.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Planner Premium or similar tool.
    • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Visio, and other MS Office or similar tools.
    • Strong communication and organizational skills.
    • Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
    Desired Skills:
    • 10+ years of project management experience in technical environments.
    • Experience supporting microservices or API-driven environments.
    • Experience implementing delivery process improvements.
    • Deliverables & Success Metrics
    • Accurate schedules, resource plans, and dependency tracking.
    • Clear and timely communication of risks, issues, and status.
    • Well-facilitated Scrum ceremonies and maturing Agile team practices.
    • Improved delivery workflows, documentation, and reporting.
    • Consistent progress toward modernization and microservices delivery.
    Required Skills:
    • Project management experience in technical environments leading teams through waterfall and agile methodologies
    • PMP & CSM Certifications
    • Experience managing modernization or cloud-related projects.
    • Strong understanding of software development life cycle models
    • Experience working closely with development, QA, and engineering teams.
    • Strong knowledge of Scrum methodologies and Agile delivery practices.
    • Ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies and guide maturing Agile teams.
    • Proficiency with Azure DevOps (Boards, tracking, visibility) or similar tool.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Planner Premium or similar tool.
    • Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
    • Project management experience in technical environments.
    • Experience supporting microservices or API-driven environments
    • Experience implementing delivery process improvements.
    • Tolling or transportation domain experience

    About Company

    Crescens Inc. is an industry leader in providing IT staffing services and tailored workforce solutions to meet the demanding expectations and distinctive needs of clients across the United States and Canada.  We have grown tremendously in the past years and have been applauded by our clients for the quality of workforce and the quick turnaround time. We have evolved from good service to great service and all management plans are geared towards quality. 

    Our vision is to be the best in Talent Acquisition and strive for excellence consistently by focusing on four performance dimensions; Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Risk.  A satisfied client and candidate are the backbone to our continued success. Headquartered in New Jersey, we are a team with unique expertise to deliver exceptional results to our clients by setting benchmarks and establishing best practices. 

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