Scrum Master and Project Manager

Aquent is partnering with a leading organization in the health and wellness sector to find a dynamic, strategic leader who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare product delivery. In this high-impact, blended role, you will have the unique opportunity to orchestrate complex, large-scale programs with budgets exceeding $10M, directly influencing transformative initiatives that enhance the well-being of millions of individuals. By bridging the gap between strategic vision and flawless execution, your leadership will drive agility, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure robust financial stewardship across concurrent, high-profile projects.

The Opportunity

As a key driving force within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will align delivery, dependencies, and financial goals across multiple initiatives. You will work hand-in-hand with technology and business leaders to ensure seamless project progression, proactively mitigating risks and keeping critical milestones on track. This role is perfect for a seasoned professional who thrives on financial precision, Agile methodologies, and leading high-value programs to successful completion.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage high-impact programs with budgets of $10M+ composed of one or more large-scale projects.
• Drive comprehensive planning activities, including facilitating key meetings, preparing agendas, and generating reports to empower teams in tracking initiatives.
• Ensure the creation, utilization, and ongoing maintenance of essential project deliverables for leadership review and decision-making.
• Engage directly with senior leaders across the organization, providing clear, concise, and strategic updates.
• Oversee the meticulous development and tracking of timelines and milestones, collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve project objectives.
• Proactively monitor multiple concurrent project lifecycles, diligently tracking plans and critical deliverable deadlines, and promptly escalating issues requiring resolution.
• Manage projects leveraging established Agile methodologies and professional project management practices and tools.
• Collaborate closely with project leads and owners to coordinate daily progress, identify potential risks and barriers, and partner with leaders to effectively resolve them.
• Coordinate seamlessly with other ongoing projects, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure cross-functional and interdependent work remains perfectly aligned.
• Partner with stakeholders to define and secure necessary resources, fostering continuous support for overarching project goals.

What You'll Bring

• Active authorization to work in the United States on a W-2 basis without requiring sponsorship of any kind (C2C or 1099 is not permitted).
• Current possession of both an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
• 7+ years of comprehensive portfolio financial management experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Clarity.
• Demonstrated experience managing portfolios with budgets exceeding $10M.
• Strong expertise in forecasting, investment planning, and variance analysis.
• Proven experience supporting Agile product delivery organizations.
• Exceptional ability to partner effectively with both technology and business teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with Clarity PPM Classic and MUX.
• SAFe or similar advanced Agile certifications.
• Extensive experience managing complex dependencies across multiple programs and external partners.