Project Manager Scrum Lead

Location: Remote (U.S.) Company: WebFirst, LLC (a Redhawk Company) Reports To: Program Manager / Director of Operations Position Overview WebFirst (a Redhawk Company) is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Scrum Lead to lead Agile delivery teams supporting federal digital services, web modernization, content management, and customer experience initiatives. This role combines traditional project management responsibilities with servant-leadership Scrum practices to ensure successful delivery of complex projects across multiple stakeholders, vendors, and development teams. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, facilitator, and problem solver who can manage project execution while fostering a collaborative, high-performing Agile / Kanban environment. Key Responsibilities Agile Leadership & Delivery • Serve as Scrum Lead for one or more cross-functional delivery teams. • Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including: • Daily Standups • Backlog Refinement • Sprint Reviews/Demos • Retrospectives • Coach teams on Agile principles,Kanban,Scrum practices, and continuous improvement. • Remove impediments and proactively address delivery risks. • Track velocity, team capacity, and sprint commitments. Project Management • Develop andmaintainproject plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables. • Monitor project scope, budget, resource allocation, and timelines. • Identify, document, and mitigate risks and issues. • Prepare and deliver status reports to leadership and clients. • Coordinate dependencies across multiple projects and teams. • Support contract deliverables, reporting requirements, and project governance activities. Client & Stakeholder Management • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders. • Facilitaterequirementsgathering and project planning sessions. • Translate businessobjectivesinto actionable work plans. • Manage stakeholder expectations and communication. • Build trusted relationships with client leadership and project teams. Team Leadership • Foster collaboration among developers, UX/CX specialists, business analysts, content strategists, QA personnel, and client stakeholders. • Promote accountability, transparency, and team ownership. • Support resource planning and onboarding activities. • Mentor junior project managers and Scrum Masters as needed. Tools & Process Management • Maintain project and sprint tracking within Jira or equivalent platforms. • Develop dashboards, reports, and metrics for leadership review. • Support process improvement initiatives and organizational Agile maturity efforts. • Coordinate release planning and production deployments with technical teams. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. • 5+ years of project management experience leading software, digital, or web modernization projects. • 3+ years serving as Scrum Master, Scrum Lead, or Agile Project Manager. • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional technical teams. • Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery methodologies. • Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office Suite. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. • Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting Federal Government programs and contracts. • Experience with CMS platforms such as Drupal, WordPress, or Sitecore. • Experience supporting healthcare, public health, or human services agencies. • Familiarity withDevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud hosting, and modern software delivery practices. • PMP certification. • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM,SAFeScrum Master, or equivalent Agile certification. • Experience managing distributed or remote teams. • Ability to obtain andmaintaina Public Trust or higher clearance. Success Factors The successful candidate will: • Lead teams that consistently deliver high-quality work on time. • Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. • Drive accountability whilemaintaininga servant-leader mindset. • Improve team performance through coaching and continuous improvement. • Effectively balance project management discipline with Agile flexibility. Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience. • Performance-based bonus opportunities. • Medical, dental, and vision benefits. • 401(k) with companymatch. • Paid time off and company holidays. • Professional development and certification support. • Remote-first work environment. Originally posted on Himalayas