Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager/Scrum Master

Location: Lisle, Illinois

Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more mobile application Scrum teams
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies:
  • Sprint Planning
  • Daily Stand-ups
  • Sprint Reviews
  • Retrospectives
• Coach mobile development teams on Scrum, Agile principles, and continuous improvement
• Remove impediments and proactively manage dependencies affecting mobile app delivery
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to ensure a well-groomed and prioritized backlog
• Track sprint progress using tools like Jira / Azure DevOps and ensure transparency through Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down charts, etc.)
• Foster strong collaboration between iOS, Android, QA, UX, DevOps, and backend teams
• Protect the team from external interruptions and ensure focus on sprint goals
• Support Agile release planning and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Promote quality best practices including automated testing, CI/CD, and definition of done for mobile apps
• Identify risks early and help teams adopt mitigation strategies
• Encourage a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in mobile application development projects
• Strong understanding of:
  • Scrum and Agile frameworks
  • Mobile app development lifecycle (iOS & Android)
• Hands-on experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work with distributed and cross-functional teams
• Experience supporting teams working with CI/CD pipelines and mobile app releases
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, or SAFe certification
• Experience working in Scaled Agile environments
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-based mobile builds
• Exposure to mobile app store release processes (Apple App Store / Google Play)
• Background as a developer, QA, or business analyst in mobile projects

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