Job Description

We are looking for aPROJECT MANAGER/ SCRUM MASTERfor a 12-month contract in Sacramento, CA. The main function of an IT project/program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. If you have at least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Master managing an Agile Project for Application Migrations to AWS –APPLY NOW!

Job Responsibilities:

• Scrum Master duties: Create, update, maintain releases, initiatives, epics, user stories, tasks in Jira. Administration of Jira. Facilitate all Scrum Ceremonies.
• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects.
• Takes projects from original concept through final implementation.
• Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services.
• Defines project scope and objectives. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.
• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.
• Manages one or more programs.
• May participate in the development and execution of budgets, sales and marketing plans and other strategic tools.
• Participates in driving initiatives for achieving established objectives.
• Provides management services including general administrative oversight, time accounting. financial tracking, cost projection, inventory management, personnel evaluation and support.
• Specify systems requirements and insure that completed systems meet requirements.
• Prepares and approves Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols and other technical documentation.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage ones time.
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Basic knowledge of AWS Services
• Expert knowledge of Jira and MS Project

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
• PMI ACP or PMP certification required.
• 2-4 years experience required.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!

RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.