The Role
Manage planning, schedules, resources, risks, dependencies, and delivery for a tolling modernization program. Coordinate development, QA, cloud, security, and operations teams while reporting status to stakeholders. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, organize backlogs, support Agile team maturity, monitor Azure DevOps work, coordinate releases, and improve delivery processes. Ensure compliance with VDOT and VITA project management guidelines while supporting microservices and cloud-related initiatives.
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Position Summary
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, 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.
Requirements
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Project management experience in technical environments leading teams through waterfall and agile methodologies
Required
8
Years
Required
8
Years
PMP & CSM Certifications
Required
Required
Experience managing modernization or cloud-related projects.
Required
8
Years
Required
8
Years
Strong understanding of software development life cycle models.
Required
10
Years
Required
10
Years
Experience working closely with development, QA, and engineering teams.
Required
7
Years
Required
7
Years
Strong knowledge of Scrum methodologies and Agile delivery practices.
Required
8
Years
Required
8
Years
Ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies and guide maturing Agile teams.
Required
8
Years
Required
8
Years
Proficiency with Azure DevOps (Boards, tracking, visibility) or similar tool.
Required
8
Years
Required
8
Years
Proficiency with Microsoft Planner Premium or similar tool.
Required
8
Years
Required
8
Years
Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
Required
Required
Project management experience in technical environments.
Highly desired
10
Years
Highly desired
10
Years
Experience supporting microservices or API-driven environments.
Desired
8
Years
Desired
8
Years
Experience implementing delivery process improvements.
Desired
Desired
Tolling or transportation domain experience
Desired
Desired
Skills Required
- 8+ years of project management experience in technical environments leading teams through waterfall and agile methodologies
- PMP certification
- CSM certification
- 8+ years of 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 or a similar tool
- Proficiency with Microsoft Planner Premium or a similar tool
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables
- 10+ years of project management experience in technical environments
- Experience supporting microservices or API-driven environments
- Experience implementing delivery process improvements
- Tolling or transportation domain experience
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The Company
What We Do
Novalink Solutions LLC is a global consulting, engineering, and AI product development company specializing in information technology and telecommunications. They provide AI-powered products, automation platforms, intelligent workflow systems, IT consulting, managed engineering, and staff augmentation services.
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