Senior Project Lead - Scrum Master
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
Job Summary
The Senior Project Lead is responsible for overseeing and managing projects while also serving as the Scrum Master, specializing in Project Management, Change Management, and Agile Methodologies. The primary focus is on ensuring successful project delivery within the defined scope, timeline, and budget by applying agile principles.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to project management best practices.
2. Act as a scrum master, facilitating agile ceremonies and ensuring the agile team follows the principles and practices.
3. Implement change management strategies to effectively manage and communicate project changes to stakeholders.
4. Collaborate with cross functional teams to define project objectives, scope, and delivery timelines.
5. Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively resolving issues to ensure project success.
6. Drive continuous improvement through agile retrospectives and by optimizing project processes.
7. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members on agile practices and project management techniques.
Skill Requirements
1. Proficiency in scrum master responsibilities, including facilitating scrum events, coaching the team, and ensuring adherence to agile principles.
2. Strong background in project management, change management, and agile methodologies.
3. Excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively lead project teams and interact with stakeholders.
4. Experience in implementing agile frameworks, such as scrum, kanban, or lean, to deliver successful projects.
5. Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
6. Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities to address project challenges and drive solutions.
7. Certification in scrum (csm), agile (pmiacp), or project management (pmp) is highly desirable.
Other Requirements
1.Scrum Master (CSM), Agile (PMIACP), or Project Management (PMP) certification is preferred.