Overview
Job Title: Project Manager / Scrum Master
Location: Austin, TX - Hybrid
Type: Independent Contract (Contractor / Non-Employee)
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: $48/hr - $50/hr 1099 or corp to corp
We are seeking an experiencedProject Manager/ Scrum Master to lead complex technology initiatives across digital platforms and enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will manage cross-functional teams, drive end-to-end delivery, and align business objectives with technology outcomes through effective use ofAgile and Waterfall methodologies. This role requires a hands-on leader who excels at planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
Own and manage the project plan and cross-functional dependency tracker, ensuring delivery milestones are aligned across product, design, and engineering teams.
Collaborate with Product Managers and Product Ownersto refine product scope, gather requirements, and maintain alignment with business priorities.
Define and oversee instance and environment strategiesin coordination with IT teams to ensure successful releases.
Partner with the PMO to maintain a comprehensive RAID log, actively managing risks, issues, actions, and dependencies throughout all phases.
Manage and optimize Azure DevOps boards, keeping tasks and user stories current while promoting effective collaboration across global technology teams.
Lead key Agile ceremonies-sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews-to foster continuous improvement and adaptability.
Apply Waterfall principlesfor structured project delivery and governance in large-scale or compliance-driven initiatives; define milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
Champion a hybrid delivery approach, selecting the most effective methodology based on project complexity and stakeholder needs.
Oversee the QA testing process, managing test execution, defect triage, and resolution coordination across development and QA teams.
Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT)and ensure timely closure of bugs and issues, validating deliverables against defined acceptance criteria.
Provide comprehensive stakeholder communications-including status reports, risk summaries, progress dashboards, and release timelines-to ensure transparency and alignment.
Manage end-to-end go-live activities, from deployment preparation to post-launch stabilization, in partnership with Release Management and Technical Leadership.
Support Hypercare operationsby monitoring open IT items, ensuring quick resolution, and maintaining proactive communication with business teams.
Ensure all project deliverables, approvals, and sign-offs meet organizational governanceand TIGC compliance standards.
Drive performance analytics using Agile metrics (velocity, sprint completion rate)and Waterfall tracking indicators (milestone progress, critical path achievement).
Mentor team members and stakeholders on Agile best practices, fostering collaboration and iterative delivery across technical and business functions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager
Agile/Scrum Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.
Pay Range
USD $48.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.
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Location US-TX-Austin
ID 2026-3666
Category Project Management
Position Type Independent Contractor
Remote No
Clearance Required None
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