Scrum Coordinator/Junior Project Manager

Scrum Coordinator / Junior Project Manager Job Description

Job Title:
Scrum Coordinator / Junior Project Manager

Reports to:
Solution Delivery Manager

Job Summary:

DataOceans, a leader in Customer Communications Management (CCM) solutions, based in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Scrum Coordinator / Junior Project Manager who can work remotely anywhere in the continental U.S.

This hybrid role combines agile team facilitation with foundational project management responsibilities. Initially, Scrum coordination will be the primary focus with project management as a secondary responsibility. Project management responsibilities are expected to expand as the individual develops.

As a Scrum Coordinator, this role facilitates agile ceremonies and processes, ensuring the team operates effectively within an agile framework. As a Junior Project Manager, this role supports project planning, tracking, and delivery for assigned initiatives-ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget.

This position partners closely with team members, stakeholders, and leadership to maintain progress, communicate clear status updates, remove obstacles, and generate performance metrics.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Scrum Coordination (Primary)

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies-including Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Sprint Review, and Retrospective-to ensure alignment across the team
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog
• Track sprint progress, identify blockers, and work proactively to remove impediments
• Foster continuous improvement by encouraging the team to refine their processes and outputs
• Deliver Scrum-related KPI metrics (velocity, sprint burndown, cycle time, etc.)
• ·Coach team members on Agile best practices and Scrum framework adherence

Project Management (Secondary, Growing)

• Support project planning by developing and maintaining project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Track project progress against plan and provide timely status updates to stakeholders and leadership
• Monitor project budgets and flag variances; assist with forecasting as needed
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project delivery; maintain project risk and issue logs
• Manage project scope by documenting change requests and escalating for approval as needed
• Create and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting notes
• Coordinate resource needs with functional managers to ensure appropriate allocation
• Support project intake and prioritization for assigned initiatives
• Participate in project kickoffs, milestone reviews, and project closeout activities

Communication & Collaboration

• Collaborate with teams, managers, and stakeholders to ensure strategic initiatives are planned, developed, and delivered on time while remaining aligned with project objective
• Provide clear, consistent communication between team members, stakeholders, and leadership
• Prepare and deliver status reports and presentations for project and sprint reviews
• Escalate issues and decisions appropriately to maintain project momentum

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Scrum & Agile
• Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master or Scrum Coordinator
• Strong knowledge of Scrum framework and Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with software development practices and terminology
• Experience using Agile tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar)
• Project Management
• Understanding of project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, budget, risk)
• Experience with project tracking and status reporting
• Familiarity with project management tools (Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of general MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PP)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills – ability to communicate with internal and external senior stakeholders
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality

Education and Experience:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in MS, Information Technology, Business or a related field
• Minimum of two years of experience in Scrum coordination, project coordination, or a related role

Preferred

• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
• Project management certification (CAPM) or willingness to obtain within first year
• Experience in a software development or technology environment
• Exposure to both Agile and Waterfall project methodologies

Growth Path:

This role is designed as a developmental position with the opportunity for advancement. High performers can expect:

• Increased project management responsibility over time
• Opportunity to lead larger, more complex projects
• Support for professional certifications (PMP, advanced Scrum certifications)
• Potential progression to Project Manager or Senior Scrum Master roles

Direct hire only - please no recruiters or offshore companies.

DataOceans is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

In compliance with Federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity & eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.