Project Manager /Scrum Master

We are seeking a Project Manager/Scrum Master for a 12-month contract position based in Lansing, Michigan. This is a hybrid role supporting enterprise-level software development initiatives in a state government environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Remove impediments, manage dependencies, and collaborate across engineering, QA, product, architecture, compliance, and operations teams
• Coach Product Owners on backlog refinement, story decomposition, estimation, and prioritization
• Implement Agile best practices, continuous improvement processes, and delivery forecasting
• Lead or support multiple Agile teams within a large-scale Agile program environment
• Manage Agile lifecycle workflows using Azure DevOps
• Ensure alignment with SDLC, Secure Application Development Lifecycle (SADLC), and DevOps practices
• Address regulatory, privacy, and security requirements in financial services contexts

Qualifications

• Required

• 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile software development environments

• Experience supporting complex, enterprise-level financial or debt management software solutions

• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile methodologies such as SAFe, Nexus, or LeSS

• Strong understanding of SDLC, Secure Application Development Lifecycle (SADLC), and DevOps practices

• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for Agile lifecycle management

• Experience with integration-heavy, API-driven, or data-centric systems

• Understanding of regulatory, privacy, and security requirements in financial services environments

• Strong communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience leading multiple Agile teams or working within a large-scale Agile program

• Experience working in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP

• Preferred

• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

• SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

• Professional Scrum Master I or II (PSM I/II)

• ICP-ACC or equivalent certification

This position is based in Lansing, Michigan at 111 S. Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933, with hybrid work arrangements. Candidates must be located within the Lansing area to be considered.