Akumen, Inc. · 10 hours ago
IT Technical Project Manager/ScrumMaster
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expAkumen, Inc. seeks a dynamic, self-motivated IT Technical Project Manager/ScrumMaster to support a Department of State enterprise application. This role involves working closely with government customers and a cross-functional team to provide operations and maintenance support, including end-user support and development of enhancements.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the application team facilitating Scrum ceremonies (planning, stand‑ups, reviews, retrospectives) and driving Kanban flow optimization while ensuring full compliance with Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) governance requirements
Develop and maintain project roadmaps, release plans, sprint plans, and Kanban boards
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues—including cybersecurity-related risks—maintaining comprehensive logs and facilitating timely resolution with government stakeholders
Deliver clear, consistent communication through Agile reporting (burn‑down charts, velocity tracking), stakeholder engagement, structured meetings, and fully documented project management processes
Use Azure DevOps, MS Project, SharePoint, GitHub, and/or related toolsets to support requirements management, backlog refinement, configuration management, testing coordination, and system documentation (SOPs, Test Plans, Training/Reference Guides)
Follow project change and configuration management processes
Coordinate testing activities and support program testing efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
PMP certification required
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
4+ years of experience in the Information Technology field
3+ years of experience writing technical documentation
3+ years in a client-facing role (federal clients preferred)
Experience managing IT programs and projects using PMI standards
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and SharePoint
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently
Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills
Positive attitude and strong teamwork mindset
Active Secret or Top-Secret U.S. Government security clearance
Preferred
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification
ITIL® Foundation certification
Experience with Microsoft Project and ServiceNow ITSM
Company
Akumen, Inc.
Delivering leading edge Information Technology services with vision-focused mission-driven solutions to fulfill the critical needs of our federal government agencies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase