Posted 31 Jan 2024, 4:00 pm
Scrum Master Project Manager at AI Squared
Since launching, AI Squared has successfully secured contracts with the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, National Security Agency, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, US Department of Defense and the US Air Force, as well as a Philadelphia-based top financial services company.
Backed by venture capital firms NEA and Ridgeline Ventures, AI Squared was also awarded four Small Business Innovation Research grants from the US Department of Defense for its breakthrough technology. AI Squared’s remarkable merit was deemed by the US Federal Government as an innovative company that is ripe with potential to continue stimulating technological advancement and innovation.
The US Federal Government recognized AI Squared as an innovative company with the potential to drive technological progress.
The trailblazer tech startup also earned recognition in leading media outlets for outstanding contributions in the AI space, these include Washington Business Journal’s Startups to Watch in 2023, DC Inno’s Fire Awards 2022, AI Magazine’s Top 10 Startups, CRN’s the Top 10 Hottest AI Startup Companies of 2023 and 2022, Technical.ly’s Top 20 DC Companies to Keep Your Eye on 2023, CIO Review’s Most Promising Low Code No Code Platform Solutions Provider 2023. AI Squared is also a member of Microsoft for Startups program.
Job Summary:
As an Individual Contributor, this position is responsible for being the ScrumMaster and also coordinating and managing technical projects. This role requires strong interpersonal skills to ensure our company's success and satisfaction. This role also organizes and plans complex projects for the organization’s engineering, data science, research, and IT efforts.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead and facilitate agile ceremonies as a ScrumMaster, ensuring the Scrum framework is implemented effectively.
- Coach and mentor teams on Agile principles, helping them maximize efficiency, collaboration, and value delivery.
- Manage end-to-end project lifecycle using PMP methodologies, overseeing planning, execution, monitoring, and closure phases.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and resource allocation plans.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, escalating issues when necessary to ensure timely resolution.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, advocating for best practices in project management and agile methodologies.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications are highly desired.
- Comprehensive understanding and application of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) in real-world projects, with multiple teams.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, DevOps, Trello, Microsoft Project) and Agile frameworks.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, which may include Computer Science, Business, or Engineering
- Proven experience (2-5 years) as a ScrumMaster and technical project manager in enterprise software.
- Experience at a fast growth, large scale company.
- Demonstrated interest and some proficiency of the technology in the AI space.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- This is a fully remote role.
Founded in 2019, AI Squared is a platform designed for product owners, data scientists, and enterprise leaders. The company empowers users to accelerate both predictive and generative AI projects, measure their benefits, and drive significant revenue growth and cost reduction. For more information, please visit www.squared.ai.
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